Weather
South Dunedin residents still wanting answers
South Dunedin residents are still waiting for assurances about future proofing the area against adverse weather events nearly two years on from devastating flooding. ns. Audio
Hidden Figures: Winter Weather
Lillian Grace of Figure NZ shares some winter weather statistics with us, including our rainiest and sunniest cities. Audio
'Recipe for fog' continues to smother Auckland
There has been more fog than usual in Auckland this year - and that is likely to continue through winter, the MetService says.
'People can see climate change now, they understand it'
The United States could be isolated politically following a decision to leave the Paris climate agreement, according to a New Zealand political scientist. Video
Cyclone Mora passes but leaves a huge trail of destruction
Aid agencies in Bangladesh are warning of an acute crisis for Rohingya Muslim refugees after Cyclone Mora destroyed or damaged thousands of makeshift homes in their camps. Audio
Edgecumbe rates bump unfair - resident
A resident of flood-hit Edgecumbe is furious rates in the town are likely to go up to pay for the damage.
Death toll continues to rise, half a million displaced by Sri Lanka floods
Thousands of survivors of devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka are at risk of potentially fatal diseases charities have warned as the death toll from the disaster continued to rise.
Nights' Science - World Weather
Erick Brenstrum from Metservice talking floods, droughts, and well, the weather. Audio
One Quick Question for 29 May 2017
We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio
Cane farmers in Fiji much to get more govt support
Cane farmers in Fiji's north have staged a protest march today dissatisfied at what they say is a lack of government support particularly after last year's devastating cyclone. Audio
Govt flooding support missing the mark - BoP farmers
Bay of Plenty farmers are criticising the government's response to rural flooding from Cyclone Debbie.
Mercury plummets across NZ
The country has woken to a chilly Monday morning, below -6°C in some places, and unsettled weather to come later in the week. Audio
Temperatures have plummetted overnight to -9 in some places
So at sea the huge swells have eased but back on land temperatures inland have plummetted overnight. In Middlemarch where Irene Ramsay is it's -6.3 degrees and Sam Stoddart says it's -4 degrees in… Audio
Winter bites in first cold snap of the year
Plunging temperatures, snow and rain have left roads treacherous and MetService is warning motorists to take extra care in icy conditions. Audio
Ferries cancelled but swells easing
Huge waves that cancelled Cook Strait ferry crossings are expected to ease, with relief from the harsh weather conditions forecast from tomorrow.
Desert Road closed by icy weather
The Desert Road was closed overnight as icy conditions forecast through to Sunday morning.
Temperatures drop below zero as cold front hits
Temperatures in Christchurch are expected to drop below freezing overnight and snow could reach sea level in Dunedin, as a cold front brings icy rain and strong gales.
Weather gods smile on Team New Zealand in Bermuda
Team New Zealand's America's Cup campaign has taken a knock after the kiwi boat was damaged in practice racing. But Team NZ's Performance Coach, Murray Jones, says the 'weather gods' have been smiling… Audio
Slips and flooding as May deluge eases
Several roads are closed as wild wet weather moves across the North Island.
An unseasonble cyclone season?
Lisa Murray from the Met Service talks about whether the weather is normal or not. Audio