Weather
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
Puerto Rico's 'thrown our budget out of whack' - US President
Donald Trump has visited Puerto Rico, telling officials they should be proud that hundreds of people didn't die after Hurricane Maria as they did 'in a real catastrophe' like Hurricane Katrina. Video, Audio
50°C days by end of century
Sydney and Melbourne have been warned to prepare for scorcher days reaching 50°C by the end of the century.
Edgecumble flood report 'pretty disappointing'
Edgecumbe residents are this morning still trying to digest the findings of an independent report into the eastern Bay of Plenty's wide-spread flooding in April, after the Rangitaiki river breached… Audio
Edgecumbe floods report says no single issue to blame
Edgecumbe locals have been left looking for someone to blame with a new independent report into the town's disastrous flood falling short of pointing the finger. The long-awaited independent review by… Audio
Edgecumbe locals underwhelmed by flood report
A report into Edgecumbe's devastating April flood has left too many unanswered questions for some locals. The independent investigation headed by Sir Michael Cullen does not single out anyone to blame… Audio
Support for climate change commission
The country needs to tackle climate change, a power company CEO says.
Vanuatu eruption: Tensions mounting in evacuation centres
Tensions are mounting in evacuations centres in Vanuatu where thousands of people fleeing the volcano on Ambae are being crammed into make-shift evacuation camps without adequate shelter, food or… Audio
Heavy rainfall to continue for the north
The next three months could be wetter than normal for the northern North Island, which has already experienced a few wet seasons, according to NIWA's latest seasonal climate outlook.
Winds up to 120km/hr forecast for Auckland and Northland
People in Auckland and Northland are being urged to batten down the hatches ahead of forecast gales later tonight.
Brannavan Gnanalingam's Sodden Downstream
In Tamil-New Zealander Brannavan Gnanalingam's latest novel, a refugee is desperate to get to Wellington City from the Hutt Valley, despite a 'once-in-a-century' flood. The roads are blocked and… Audio
Mexico quake: Volunteers turned away, search dog hailed as hero
There are so many volunteers helping in ruined Mexican towns that many are now being turned away. Volunteer Jorge Torres has been visiting the town of Pilcaya, near the epicentre of the 7.1 quake. He… Audio
Gales disrupt Wellington flights
Strong winds have disrupted flights at Wellington Airport and brought down trees in the capital. Video
Lightning all over the shop
Weather man Richard Green talks about where all the lightning came from last night. Audio
The Queensland Heatwave and its impact on NZ
Daylight saving has started with a bang, bringing unseasonably warm weather from across the Tasman. While parts of New Zealand have already hit 20 degrees today Australia is facing some of its highest… Audio
Woman struck by tree as winds lash
High winds are causing problems across Mid Canterbury, with a woman taken to hospital after a tree fell on her car.
Nor'wester to get temperatures rising
MetService is predicting warmer temperatures over the coming days, thanks to a hot nor'wester coming over from Australia.
Sun to turn out on election day
Voters heading to the polls tomorrow will have fairly settled weather once showers clear - and things will heat up the next day. Audio
Weather: Election day a warm one
There are plenty of predictions being made ahead of Election Day tomorrow. So what's the one for the weather? NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino says a heatwave in New South Wales will send some… Audio
Hurricane Maria devastates Puerto Rico
The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years has destroyed hundreds of homes and knocked out power across the entire island. It's now barrelling toward the islands of Turks and… Audio
