Weather
Alexandra expected to hit 26degC
The South Island is meant to be in for a southern spring sizzle this week so has the warm weather hit yet? One place that's meant to be heating up is Alexandra. Apparently up to 26 degrees today… Audio
Southern sizzler on its way
Parts of the South Island can expect sizzling spring temperatures this week as warm air from Australia drifts towards New Zealand. Audio
Warm weather in South Island - thank Australia
If you're listening in the South Island be prepared for a 'southern spring sizzle' this week. NIWA is forecasting temperatures to be up to 15 degrees warmer than average in Otago, Southland and… Audio
Three killed as major storm hits Ireland, UK
Three people have been killed as a major Atlantic storm hits the UK and Ireland. Audio
Storm Ophelia batters Ireland
People in Ireland are being told to stay indoors as the country is battered by the worst storm in more than 50 years. Three people have been killed and more than 350,000 homes are without power after… Audio
Ophelia hits Ireland, residents urged to stay inside
Officials in the Republic of Ireland are urging people to stay in doors as tropical storm Ophelia batters the British Isles. Two men and a woman are now dead as a result of the storm. The worst is… Audio
Tropical storm Ophelia hits Ireland, at least three killed
Tropical storm Ophelia has now claimed three lives in the Republic of Ireland. Winds up to 170km/h have been recorded and more than 350,000 homes and businesses are without power. Ireland's Prime… Audio
Major Atlantic storm approaches UK, Ireland
Weather services in the UK and Ireland are warning of "potential danger to life" as Hurricane Ophelia makes its way towards western Europe.
Up to 10 tropical cyclones may hit Pacific before April
Climate scientists say the Pacific could be battered by up to 10 tropical cyclones in the next six months.
California wildfires: Fears grow for hundreds missing
With 23 people now confirmed dead in Northern California's raging wildfires, fears are growing for a further 285 reported missing in Sonoma county alone.
Firefighters - many of whom have lost their… Audio
Climate change driving migration
The weather and climate is the most important factor in migration, ahead of even income and political freedom. Research here in New Zealand has found, for the first time, that the effects of climate… Audio
US firefighters face new outbreaks in California wildfires
US firefighters battling wildfires in California's wine country face the prospect of new outbreaks today, when dry, windy conditions return to the region. At least 17 people have been killed in… Audio
Mental health support needed for farmers
A Waikato farmer is pushing for the government to provide better mental health support for the rural sector.
California wildfires: At least 13 killed, 20,000 flee
Parts of California's wine region are being ravaged by fast-spreading fires that have killed at least 13 people. About 20,000 people have been evacuated and at least fifteen hundred properties have… Audio
Construction caused massive slip, businesses claim
A massive landslide has destroyed part of a carpark on Auckland's North Shore, and local business owners are furious because they say warning signs appeared months ago. Video, Audio
Farm 'looks like a duck pond'
A Bay of Plenty farmer says this has been the toughest year of farming in his 35 years on the land.
Rain warning for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain is on the way to Bay of Plenty, with 90mm to 110mm expected within 15 hours as far west as Ōpōtiki, MetService warns.
Hurricane Nate makes landfall in Louisiana
Hurricane Nate has made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana, the US National Hurricane Center says.
Storm Nate kills at least 22 in Central America
Tropical Storm Nate has killed at least 22 people in Costa Rica and Nicaragua and Honduras before it moves north towards the United States.
Vanuatu PM promises evacuees they will return home
Vanuatu's prime minister has promised the thousands evacuated from the island of Ambae they will return home. Charlot Salwai visited two of the evacuation centres yesterday that have been set up to… Audio
