Weather
Motorists told to watch for black ice in Otago, Southland
Motorists are being told to take care after sub-zero temperatures overnight and dozens of weather-related crashes yesterday.
Dozens of car crashes in icy south
Police in parts of the the South Island have been swamped with call outs to car crashes on icy roads.
Weather bugs: microbes making rain
Microbes inhabit every nook and cranny from the depths of the ocean to your small intestine, but could these tiny organisms also be playing a part in the weather? Audio, Gallery
Weather may hamper Chch America's Cup parade
Organisers of Christchurch's America's Cup parade are scrambling to find a plan B, with snow forecast during the event.
NASA aircraft in NZ on hunt for answers to world's biggest questions
The world's largest airborne observatory has returned to New Zealand to gather data from stars, planets and galaxies that can only be observed in the Southern Hemisphere. Maja Burry took flight on the… Video, Audio
Port Hills fire bill reaches $7.9m
The Port Hills fires will cost $7.9 million, but the total bill is expected to increase.
Auckland drenched by thunderstorms
Flooded houses, surface flooding on properties, roof leaks and blocked drains kept the Auckland fire service busy when stormy weather hit this evening.
Heavy rain forces 400,000 from homes in Japan
Ten people are missing and 400,000 were forced to evacuate from their homes after record rains battered southwestern Japan, a government official and media said.
'Frost over just about the entire South Island'
The Transport Agency is warning motorists to continue to take care after what is likely the most widespread frost for the South Island this year.
Coldest night of the year expected in the south
People in the south of the South Island are being warned to prepare for the coldest night of the year.
Govt adamant work done to help Matata residents
Local Government Minister and East Coast MP Anne Tolley says she's trying to get answers for residents in a potentially deadly flood zone. Audio
Potentially fatal flooding a risk in Matata
Residents in the Bay of Plenty township of Matata whose lives are at risk from future flooding are furious about a lack of action by local authorities. The Local Government Minister Anne Tolley, who… Audio
Chilly month ahead as flooding hits the south
Heavy rain has caused flooding in Otago and the Pomahaka River, northwest of Balclutha, has reached warning level.
In the snow: Dunedin weather boy's daily forecasts
A 12-year-old weather forecaster from Mosgiel is claiming a small victory over the professionals after having predicted today's snow before the MetService. Video
Twelve-year-old weatherman backs himself - and his forecasts
Ben Hawke, from Mosgiel has set up a Facebook page, "Dunedin Weather, but by a twelve year old". He told John Campbell what he loves about the weather. Video, Audio
Matata residents rebuilt homes, now face being forced to sell
Marilyn rebuilt in Matata after her home was destroyed by debris flow in 2005. She was told the risk would be mitigated, but now she's being told to leave - or face being forcibly removed. Audio
34 Matata properties at risk in flooding or debris flow event
Whakatane District Council believed mitigation schemes would reduce the risk to properties in Matata, but they didn't. The "loss of life risk" is so high people are now being asked to leave. Audio
Schools closed as snow falls in Otago
Half a dozen schools and early childhood centres at Tapanui in west Otago are having a snow day.
Sunny house = dollars
Arthur Grimes of Motu explains how you can break down the sunniness of your house in dollar value terms. Audio
Westport 'may not be there in 100 years'
The low-lying coastal town might have to be moved further inland as climate change takes hold, a councillor has suggested. Audio
