Weather
NZTA updates central North Island traffic
The central North Island's all closed due to snow - and State Highway 1 is closed all the way down to Hunterville because the snow the storms dumped on middle of the country. Ross I'Anson from NZTA… Audio
NZTA updates Wellington traffic
The Transport Agency's Mark Owen says the roads are still wet and flooded, so there's still a chance of slips. So he says drivers need to be careful. Audio
Power out for thousands of homes across Nth Island
The lines company Powerco has had 25 crews working through the night to fix any hazardous broken lines. But there are still thousands without power. Powerco's network operations manager, Phil Marsh… Audio
'Probably the biggest floods we've had here'
There's been widespread flooding, power cuts and some evacuations in the bottom of the North Island as the winter storm advances up the country. Video
Turbulent Thursday: What you need to know
Strong winds and rain are bearing down on the central and lower North Island as heavy weather closes roads across the country. Get the essential information here.
Thousands of people still without power overnight
About 4500 households are still without power tonight after a powerful storm battered the lower and central North Island throughout the day.
Roads closed, power out, properties flooded: Storm wreaks havoc
A wild winter storm is lashing the central and North Island, cutting power to thousands, shutting roads and causing widespread flooding in the Wairarapa. Video, Audio
Ohakune cut off amid heaviest snow storm this century
The Desert Road is closed and the ski town of Ohakune is cut off after a dumping of snow described as the heaviest in more than 20 years. Snow even fell on the outskirts of Rotorua. Video, Audio
Ohakune cut off by snow
The Desert Road is closed and the ski town of Ohakune is cut off after a dumping of snow described as the heaviest in more than 20 years. Video, Audio
Evacuations, power cuts as wild weather moves north
People have been evacuated due to heavy flooding in Wairarapa, while power has been cut to several areas throughout the country. The central North Island towns of Raetihi and Ohakune are cut off. Video, Audio
Bad weather moves north
Severe southern storm moves north and Wellington civil defence manager Bruce Pepperall talks about the battering the capital has had. Audio
Pets seek shelter amid ruff weather
Wild weather can inspire a need for animal companionship. Recognising this, RNZ put out the call for pics of pets enjoying, or avoiding, the weather.
'All the roads are shut ... and the power went out'
A Hawke's Bay family on a skiing holiday near Ohakune are snowed in, with no power and no log burner.
Wild flights turn stomachs for Welly passengers
The stormy weather has thrown up some unpleasant experiences for passengers flying into Wellington Airport.
Struggling Kiwi families hard hit by cold snap
As a wintry blast makes its way up the country, social services are busy making sure those without a place to stay are coping.
Dunedin prepares for America's Cup victory parade
Dunedin prepares to welcome Emirates Team New Zealand for the final America's Cup victory parade today. Audio
Cold snap causes power prices to skyrocket up to 8 fold
The current cold snap, snow and icy conditions around the country have seen a spike in power prices - the weather has compounded the problems of the already low hydro lake levels in the South Island. Audio
Winter chill puts services for poor and homeless on high alert.
Support services for the homeless are being kept busy at the moment as the cold snap blasts up the country. The Christchurch City Mission for example says it's gearing up for even more demand in the… Audio
Waves pound North Island's South Coast
The worst is yet to come for the lower North Island as a bitter winter storm lashes the centre of the country. Audio
'The worst is yet to come' as storm wallops centre of country
The worst is yet to come as the winter storm wallops the centre of the country. Wild winds and heavy rain are lashing from Wellington north, closing roads, cutting power and making travel difficult. Audio
