Weather
Vector blames prank calls
Lines company Vector says that prank callers have been holding up the repair queues for Aucklanders affected by last Tuesday's storm. It also says delays have been caused by people calling multiple… Audio
Flying sheep, a vortex in the bedroom - West Auckland residents on the storm
Flying animals and torn off roofs is how some residents of a small rural west Auckland community will remember last week's storm after gusts of over 200km/h ripped through the region.
1500 Auckland properties still without power
Up to 1500 Auckland properties are still without power, with high winds and thunderstorms forecast for the region today.
Te Henga Bethells rallies together after storm
Almost a week after a ferocious storm ripped through Auckland knocking out power to about 20 percent of the city, up to 1500 homes and businesses are still waiting for the lights to come back on. Some… Audio
More power cuts in Auckland after stormy night
About 5000 homes remain without power in Auckland after Tuesday night's storm, in which hurricane force winds bought down lines.
The Southern Weather Man
The Central Otago settlement of Ophir has the dubious honour of being the coldest place in the country. Sam Leask should know. Every day the sheep farmer ducks out to record the temperature, then… Audio
The Southern Weather Man
The Central Otago settlement of Ophir has the dubious honour of being the coldest place in the country. Sam Leask should know. Every day the sheep farmer ducks out to record the temperature, then…
AudioAucklanders may have to wait weeks for storm repairs
Aucklanders could be waiting weeks to have broken roofs fixed and fallen trees cleared as the storm clean up continues.
Parts of Akld could remain in the dark until the middle of next week
Aucklanders could be waiting weeks to have broken roofs fixed and fallen trees cleared as the storm cleanup continues. Audio
Checkpoint weather: 13 April 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
9000 Auckland properties still without power
Some people in west Auckland could be without power until Wednesday next week. Vector CEO Simon McKenzie talks to John Campbell about why it's taking so long to get everyone back on the grid. Video, Audio
Auckland power outage: 'Why is it taking so long?'
An Auckland woman without power for three days says it's simply not good enough that Vector hasn't been able to get all properties back on the grid since the storm on Tuesday night. Video, Audio
Future power disruptions inevitable
Energy analyst Molly Meluish says Auckland missed an opportunity to put its power lines underground and that there will be plenty more blackouts around the whole country in the future. Audio
Auckland blackout: 17,000 homes still without power
A second burst of windy weather in Auckland has passed without further damage, but some homes are still affected by Tuesday's storm.
Fiji floods: Woman survives by floating on bed
A woman and her son survived Fiji's treacherous floods this week floating on a bed as it rose to within inches of the ceiling in their home. Their story of survival after back to back rain and… Audio
Auckland storm: About 17,000 homes still without power
Strong winds buffeted the Auckland region again, but it wasn't as wild as Tuesday night's storm, which caused hundreds of power outages. The Fire Service says it got a steady stream of calls about… Audio
Tornado hits coastal suburb in New Plymouth
A small tornado has caused damage to a coastal suburb in New Plymouth, while tens of thousands of Aucklanders face another cold night without power.
Severe gales, thunderstorms forecast for West Auckland
Some Aucklanders still recovering from Tuesday night's storm could be in for a second hit tonight with severe gales and thunderstorms forecast, and a possibility of coastal tornadoes. Video, Audio
Tens of thousands face a third night without power in Akld
There's growing frustration about the time it is taking to restore power in Auckland after the storm on Tuesday night, as power remains cut to 25,000 properties. Video, Audio
Communication breakdown
The storm which hit Auckland hard has highlighted concerns people have over the difficulties in communicating with big corporates and businesses provision of information. Arvind Tripathi of the… Audio
