Weather

There has been more fog than usual in Auckland this year - and that is likely to continue through winter, the MetService says.

The United States could be isolated politically following a decision to leave the Paris climate agreement, according to a New Zealand political scientist. Video

A resident of flood-hit Edgecumbe is furious rates in the town are likely to go up to pay for the damage.

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.

Bay of Plenty farmers are criticising the government's response to rural flooding from Cyclone Debbie.

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

Huge waves that cancelled Cook Strait ferry crossings are expected to ease, with relief from the harsh weather conditions forecast from tomorrow.

The Desert Road was closed overnight as icy conditions forecast through to Sunday morning.

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.

Several roads are closed as wild wet weather moves across the North Island.

Heavy rain and gale-force winds are expected in the North Island in the next 48 hours, with local authorities warning people to be prepared.