Weather
Underwater: 'Everything is floating'
A West Coast woman says everything in her home, including the pot plants, is floating in the wake of ex-cyclone Fehi.
Two groups trapped by storm in Westland
Westland Mayor Bruce Smith with the latest on the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Fehi where two separate groups of travellers are trapped. Also Greymouth Mayor Tony Kokshoorn on the damage to his district. Audio
Storm Fehi: Westland dairy factory loses power
The Westland dairy factory has ground to a halt because of powers cuts, and says some farmers will have to dump milk.
Weather: Otago farmer delighted by downpour
While yesterday's rain has been the cause of chaos in some parts of New Zealand, in other parts, it's been a blessing. Farmers in Otago and Southland are rejoicing as the heavy rain has finally marked… Audio
Storm Fehi aftermath: What you need to know
Many New Zealanders are waking up without power after ex-cyclone Fehi ravaged many parts of the country overnight.
Weather: Buller faces big clean-up after storm Fehi
The West Coast has been battered on Thursday by the remnants of tropical cyclone Fehi. Buller District Mayor Garry Howard tells Guyon Espiner they're glad it's calmed down by Friday morning, but… Audio
Weather: Taranaki hit by storm Fehi
At Port Taranaki the lee breakwater, public boat ramp and carpark will remain closed on Friday to allow for emergency repairs. Meanwhile Civil Defence says the properties threatened by the high tide… Audio
Weather: Heavy rain, 4m tides swamp Nelson
The Nelson region was battered on Friday by large four-metre tides, causing damage to roads, the waterfront, the airport and local businesses. Residents in low-lying coastal areas around Tasman Bay in… Audio
Weather: Work underway to free stranded travellers
helicopter took off just before 7am to survey roads in West Coast and also to check on the 115 stranded tourists near Franz Josef glacier. The police are coordinating their rescue and evacuation -… Audio
Weather: West Coast towns cut off, SH6 closed
The West Coast is facing a major clean-up after the region was battered by tropical storm Fehi on Thursday, and the rain is still falling there. The main road, State Highway 6, has been hit by… Audio
Weather: West Coast, Dunedin battered by storm Fehi
Thousands of people are still without power, roads are closed and flights have been disrupted by the remnants of tropical storm Fehi that swept across the country. Fehi brought winds of up to 160km/h… Audio
Weather: Helicopter heads to West Coast stranded travellers
Westland Civil Defence is hoping to get a helicopter in the air about now to check on 115 motorists stranded on road near Franz Josef. They've spent the night in their vehicles after downed power… Audio
Weather: Helicopter heads to West Coast stranded travellers
Westland Civil Defence is hoping to get a helicopter in the air about now to check on 115 motorists stranded on road near Franz Josef. They've spent the night in their vehicles after downed power… Audio
Weather: Huge cleanup across NZ after storm Fehi
It's going to be a big cleanup for many parts of the country today after Thursday's storm. The remnants of tropical storm Fehi brought winds of up to 160km/h, torrential rain to coastal areas and a… Audio
Weather: Thousands without power across NZ
At least 2000 homes in Fox Glacier and Iangahua areas are affected while at least 3500 properties in Hokitika, Hari Hari and Whataroa are being supported by local power generators. In the Tasman area… Audio
Weather: Westport homes flooded in storm Fehi
A couple who live close to an estuary near Westport had their home flooded early yesterday and sat out the day in their caravan. Ruth Vaega and her husband had to get out quickly with their daughter… Audio
Weather: Scores of travellers stranded overnight
About 70 travellers stranded on the West Coast by the extreme weather were put up last night in two welfare centres in Hokitika. A further approximately 90 motorists spent the night in their cars near… Audio
Weather: Storm Fehi batters NZ, rain persists
Thousands of people are still without power, roads are closed and flights have been disrupted by the remnants of tropical storm Fehi that has swept across the country. Fehi brought winds of up to… Audio
Storm Fehi's path of destruction
Thousands of people around the country are without power, perhaps for 48 hours, and others face a long clean-up after the ex-tropical cyclone.
Waitara evacuees fear for their homes
Residents at East Beach in Waitara were asked to stay away from their homes last night, ahead of the high tide about midnight.
