Weather
Checkpoint weather: 13 March 2018
Today's weather forecast with MetService meteorologist Angus Hines. Video, Audio
East Coast escapes Cyclone Hola damage
The Gisborne region has escaped unharmed from the remnants of Cyclone Hola overnight. Despite severe gales and heavy rain in Gisborne city about midnight, Fire and Emergency said it had no… Audio
East Coast escapes worst as Hola moves away
The Gisborne region appears to have escaped unharmed from the remnants of Cyclone Hola overnight.
Cyclone Hola passes by Gisborne
The remnants of Cyclone Hola now lies to the east of East Cape and is continuing to move away to the southeast. Most of the heavy rain associated with the system has now moved offshore. Earlier in the… Audio
Coromandel escapes Cyclone Hola
Cyclone Hola now lies to the east of East Cape & is continuing to move away to the southeast. Most of the heavy rain associated with the system has moved offshore. Earlier in the night rain cleared on… Audio
Former Cyclone Hola will be 'short and sharp'
MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths says Northland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Coromandel are in the firing line, as former Cyclone Hola, which is "mobile and small" approaches New Zealand. Audio
Checkpoint weather for 12 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Gisborne braces for former tropical Cyclone Hola
MetService is warning the east coast of the North Island will get a battering later today or overnight. RNZ reporter Anusha Bradley says Gisborne locals are prepared, but not overly concerned. Audio
Gisborne Civil Defence on standby as Hola looms
Gisborne Civil Defence is on Standby with Cyclone Hola expected to hit overnight Audio
Coromandel, Great Barrier Island brace for wild weather
Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula will bear the worst of Cyclone Hola this afternoon, MetService meteorologist James Millward says.
Live: Cyclone Hola brings gales, some flights cancelled
Cyclone Hola could disrupt some flights this afternoon as heavy rain and severe gales is expected in the north. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.
Cyclone Hola passes by NZ
Coromandel and Gisborne will be worst affected by Cyclone Hola today, but the worst of the storm is likely to miss New Zealand. The Coromandel Peninsula and Gisborne are most at risk of slips and… Audio
Cyclone Hola brings rain, wind to north
Rain is starting to fall in the far north as cyclone Hola heads towards the north of the country. NIWA's principal forecasting scientist Chris Brandolino says rain is arriving over the far north of… Audio
North Island braces itself for arrival of Cyclone Hola
Northern parts of the country are preparing themselves for some wild weather, with Cyclone Hola due to hit overnight.
Warning for Far North as Cyclone Hola nears
Far North residents are being reminded to take precautions ahead of Cyclone Hola, which is due to hit the region overnight.
Flood-hit Kaiaua residents urged to get help
Kaiaua residents whose homes were badly damaged in flooding in January are being encouraged to take advantage of a fund set up to help them.
Richard Kempthorne on Gita clean up in Tasman district
Tasman District Mayor Richard Kempthorne outlines the massive clean up operation still going on two weeks after ex-cyclone Gita hit the region. Some residents feel that they have been overlooked in… Audio
Cyclone Hola expected to hit NZ Monday morning
Tropical Cyclone Hola is forecast to hit the upper North Island in the early hours of Monday morning, but the tides could be in NZ's favour, says MetService.
Flood damage assessed before next storm rolls in
Hastings District Council workers have been assessing homes in the areas worst hit by flooding this week.
Hola likely to reach NZ, another storm possible after - NIWA
Cyclone Hola is looking likely to hit New Zealand, and scientists say the tropical cyclone season is not over yet.
