Weather
Recap: Winter storm moves up New Zealand
Snow, rain and gales hit much of the country today, with snow falling in many areas across the country.
Winter weather: Wind, snow and rain disrupt travel plans
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead and in some areas only travel if they need to, with the wild weather far from over.
Freezing weather pushes spot electricity prices sky high
Spot electricity prices were forecast to peak in some locations at as much as $1200 a megawatt hour - 24 times what prices were at this time last year. Audio
Ferry boss describes Cook Strait conditions
All interislander passenger ferries have been cancelled due to the rough weather. Mark Thompson is the head of the Interislander ferries and he joined Checkpoint live. Audio
South Island wakes to snow
Hail and heavy rain is now falling in parts of the North Island after a wintry blast closed roads and stranded travellers in the lower South Island and inland Canterbury today. Video, Audio
Southern regions covered in blanket of snow
People in South Canterbury and Central Otago have spent the day under a blanket of snow. Bridget Burke spoke to a few folk who were in the thick of it. Video, Audio
Southern regions covered in blanket of snow
People in South Canterbury and Central Otago have spent the day under a blanket of snow. Bridget Burke spoke to a few folk who were in the thick of it. Audio
Passenger describes rocky, wild ride on Interislander
Passengers on the Interislander lay frozen on the floor as massive waves rocked the ferry this morning. Passenger Shane Brocklebank says it was such a rocky ride, parts of the ceiling fell off. Video, Audio
Snow creates dangerous conditions on roads
Snow has closed roads throughout the South Island, including the Inland Road into Kaikoura. Mark Owen of NZTA warns people to take extra care, and avoid unnecessary travel. Video, Audio
South Island farmers well prepared for snow
While the wintry blast is closing roads and causing delays across the country - farmers say they are well prepared for the first storm of winter.
Bad weather causing travel issues around the country
Traveller Jeremy Falconer talks to the Panel about his eventful Cook Strait crossing in strong winds, big swells and cold blasts. Audio
Cold snaps: South Island snowstorm in pictures
Snow is down to sea level in Dunedin, with Tekapo and Hanmer Springs also glittering with snow and ice. Here's our pick of today's photos.
Snow closes roads as wintry chill hits
A bitterly cold front has swept through the country overnight - with snow hitting parts of the South Island, including Dunedin and Canterbury. Contractors have been out since late last night spreading… Audio
Snow, crashes, slips close NZ roads
Severe weather is affecting roads in the South Island, with people being advised to delay travel if possible with the worst affected areas being Canterbury and Otago. Audio
NZTA reopens two Ngauranga Gorge lanes
The Transport Agency is on track to open two lanes into Wellington on Ngauranga Gorge after yesterday's slip, which delayed the travel of thousands of commuters. Audio
Snow/ice keep roads closed in the south
Several roads in the South Island remain closed by snow and ice, and contractors have been out all night spreading grit in an effort to get roads reopened.The Transport Agency says driving is… Audio
Ice plagues southern roads as cold snap moves north
Heavy snow has closed several South Island roads, with ice and black ice causing treacherous driving conditions on others. Audio
Ben Hawke with his latest weather report
Mosgiel's weather forecaster, 12-year-old Ben Hawke, with the latest on the polar blast sweeping the South Island. Video, Audio
Big Chill brings snow and ice to the South Island
A polar blast is sweeping up the South Island, disrupting flights and causing "treacherous" road conditions. Video, Audio
Nasty weather strikes in deep south
Wedderburn farmer Stuart Duncan talks to the panel about how bad the weather has become in central Otago. Audio
