Weather
Checkpoint weather: Thursday February 9 2018
Metservice Meterologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
Flooding, slips likely as rain lashes Northland
Northland residents are being warned the could be flooding, slips and dangerous driving conditions due to thundery downpours in the region, MetService says.
Cyclone risk drops but heavy rain forecast for NZ
The chances of a tropical cyclone forming and hitting Fiji over the next 24 hours has been reduced by the Fiji Meteorological Service.
Checkpoint weather: Thursday February 8 2018
Metservice Meterologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
NIWA's Tangaroa sets sail for Antarctica
After two years of preparation, 23 scientists and 17 crew set sail from Wellington today for a six-week, non-stop expedition to Antarctica. They'll be working around the clock, including the cooks… Audio
Checkpoint weather: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
Tasman storm damage to be in the millions
The cost of the damage to the Tasman district is estimated to be in the millions after the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Fehi hit the region last week.
Clean up focus for West Coast on Waitangi Day
West Coasters will mark Waitangi Day with a working bee to clean up beaches around Greymouth following last week's storm.
Gore Council says bridge due for replacement before collapse
The Gore District Council says the bridge which collapsed in last week's storm was due to be replaced.
More North Island storms brewing
Thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause flooding and slips from Auckland down to Taupō from this afternoon.
West Coast counts the cost of storm
Tens of thousands of plastic bags were left on Cobden Beach following ex tropical cyclone Fehi last week. West Coasters will mark Waitangi Day tomorrow with a working bee. Audio
Checkpoint weather: 5 February 2018
Let's go to the weather now with Metservice Meterologist John Law. Video, Audio
The dangers of a lifeline road: Coromandel Peninsula
Businesses are still hurting from the January 5 storm Audio
Teens drown in Waitakere flash flood
A teenage boy had been clinging to foliage in fast flowing floodwaters in the Waitakere Ranges for up to two hours before he was rescued on Saturday evening. Intensive care paramedic Russell Clark was… Audio
West Auckland mourns teens drowned in Waitakere river
A West Auckland community is in mourning after two teenagers died in a flash flood in the Waitakere Ranges. The 17-year-olds were swimming with a group of friends when they were swept away in a sudden… Audio
Police name two teens who died in swollen stream
Two teenagers who died after being swept away by a rain-swollen stream near Cascade Falls have been named by police.
Piha deluge: 'as quick as it comes it goes'
A Piha resident says he wasn't entirely surprised by the flash flooding caused by yesterday's torrential downpour.
Piha flash floods
The Auckland coastal town of Piha saw people stranded on walking tracks when thunderstorms struck, with the rain also flooding homes and businesses and sending cars floating. Many people took shelter… Audio
Bacteria found in Fox Glacier water supply
A boil water notice has been issued for the Fox Glacier area after bacteria was found in the water supply.
Historic waterfront building in Nelson to be repaired
The groundwork has started for repairs to the historic Boathouse on the Nelson waterfront.
