Weather
Cyclone Gita: Where it will hit the hardest
Power companies, airlines, the Interislander ferry and Civil Defence are on high alert through the centre of the country as they wait to see what Cyclone Gita brings to New Zealand.
Gita: Commuters urged to wait as wild storm hits
The Transport Agency says morning commuters in Wellington may miss the worst of the storm, but they could face a hard journey home.
Commuters in Wellington were told to consider staying home, as the… Audio
DoC shifts thousands of campers as Gita strikes West Coast
Cyclone Gita has been downgraded as it approaches central parts of New Zealand. A big band of rain is still expected to hit the west coast from Taranaki down to Buller and Nelson. Rain is falling in… Audio
Clean up well underway as next storm looms
Nelson and Tasman are still mopping up after the last big storm just under three weeks ago, as Cyclone Gita looms.
Nelson & Tasman brace for Cyclone Gita
Some people in Nelson and Tasman are still cleaning up after ex-tropical cyclone Fehi, as they brace themselves for the next onslaught. Video, Audio
Buller prepares for another deluge as Cyclone Gita approaches
Buller District Mayor Garry Howard talks to John Campbell about Cyclone Gita. All schools in the region have been closed ahead of its arrival. Audio
Cyclone Gita: Trampers and boaties urged to leave Marlborough Sounds
A warning has been issued for trampers, campers and boaties to leave the Marlborough Sounds today as cyclone Gita approaches with heavy rain, severe gales and waves up to 6m high expected. Video, Audio
Prepare ahead of Cyclone Gita, MetService warns
MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray with the latest on Cyclone Gita. Audio
West Coast farmers bracing as Gita looms
Farmers are battening down the hatches in preparation for ex-Tropical Cyclone Gita which is expected to hit the West Coast of New Zealand tomorrow.
Schools shut ahead of powerful Cyclone Gita
Schools have been shut down in Buller and travellers are being warned to expect significant disruptions as Cyclone Gita arrives. It's expected to bring 24 to 48 hours of heavy rain and severe gales. Audio
Gita approaches
Preparations as Cyclone Gita approaches. The Panel talks to locals in Rapahoe on the West Coast and a manager of a restaurant in Nelson. Audio
Cyclone Gita: Communities prepare for damaging storm
West Coast authorities are already preparing for the ex-tropical cyclone Gita to hit. Audio
Westland prepares for Gita
Severe weather warnings are in place, with ex-tropical Cyclone Gita expected to hit our shores tomorrow. Audio
Civil Defence asks NZ to prepare for Cyclone Gita
Cyclone Gita is expected to move southeast across the upper South Island and lower North Island late on Tuesday and Wednesday bringing heavy rain and gales. Niwa's principal forecasting scientist is… Audio
Cyclone Gita to hit NZ with heavy rain, strong gusts - NIWA
Cyclone Gita is expected to move southeast across the upper South Island and lower North Island late on Tuesday and Wednesday bringing heavy rain and gales. Niwa's principal forecasting scientist is… Audio
Tongans gather in church in thanksgiving after Gita
It's been a week since tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga leaving many people homeless and some still without power. Despite this Tongans everywhere gathered in church on Sunday in a show of unity and… Audio
West Coast faces Cyclone Gita, just weeks after Fehi
Civil defence is warning people to prepare for power cuts, road closures and possible evacuation as Cyclone Gita approaches. MetService says the west coast of the lower North Island and the top of the… Audio
CD says be ready for power cuts, road closures
Civil Defence is warning people to plan ahead as Cyclone Gita heads our way, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Weather: Nelson braces for sting in Gita's tail
Nelson's mayor is warning residents to prepare as cyclone Gita heads towards the city. Just a few weeks ago homes were flooded and debris scattered up and down the coastline when cyclone Fehi hit… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 19 February 2018
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