Weather
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
Wild weather moves north
Heavy rain and snow have hit the South Island in the past 24 hours with reports of flooding and cars having to be towed.
Warnings for South Island motorists as rain continues
Flooding is affecting several parts of State Highway 6 between Ross and Franz Josef Glacier on the West Coast, the Transport Agency says.
Fog puts damper on Auckland flights - again
Fog is causing problems at Auckland Airport, where 18 regional flights have been cancelled and 12 delayed.
Coral survival dependent on Paris climate agreement
Scientists say most of the world's coral reefs could perish if countries do not honour their commitments to the Paris climate agreement. Audio
Grim weather expected for first Lions Test
Those heading to Eden Park tonight may have to rug up with a chilly evening forecast for the first Lions Test.
Wild weather forecast for BoP and East Coast
The East Coast of the North Island is having some wild weather, with swells of up to 6m in the Bay of Plenty and more rain to come.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Northland
Heavy rain in Northland overnight turned roads into rivers, trapping some people in a dairy and closing a number of schools. Video, Audio
Roads like rivers in flooded parts of Northland
Heavy rain overnight has left roads like rivers, trapping customers in a dairy and closing a number of schools.
Autumn storms boost Mercury's profits
New analysis shows the cyclones that ravaged parts of the upper North Island in April proved a boon for parts of the electricity industry.
Twenty flights delayed by fog at Christchurch Airport
Fog that is disrupting some flights in Christchurch this morning is not expected to fully clear until early this afternooon.
Rain, gales and snow on the way
Chris Brandolino from NIWA explains what is to come as winter plans a fresh assault on the country after the shortest day. Audio
Wild weather insurance bill tops $135m
It's only June, but major weather events so far this year mean it is shaping up to be a particularly expensive one for insurers.
Anger as ski company charges for sledding and tobogganing
Ruapehu locals are angry the skifield operator will soon charge people who want to sled, tobaggan and throw snowballs on its Turoa and Whakapapa skiifields. It has before always been free. Audio
Fog again causing disruption at Auckland Airport
Fog restrictions have been lifted at Auckland airport after another morning of disrupted travel.
Edgecumbe retirees near stop bank face new mortgage
An Edgecumbe resident forced to sell his home to the Bay of Plenty council is worried he will not be able to buy another home with the proceeds.
It's all swell as wintry chill eases
Ferry services remain suspended today with swells up to 8m predicted for Cook Strait this evening, but snowfall down south is easing.
Wintry blast for south, ferries cancelled
A southerly blast is due to bring gales of up to 120 km/h to parts of the country this afternoon and it has forced the cancellation of tomorrow's Interislander ferry sailings.
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
