Weather
Heavy rain breaks Northland drought
Heavy rain in Northland has finally broken the drought that has plagued the region over summer.
Wild Weather for Whangamata
Severe weather, flooding and slips have all but cut off the Coromandel Peninsula. More than 1,000 homes are without power in the Coromandel and Whangamata's sewerage system is not working. The… Audio
Major flooding of the Coromandel
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie on flooding in the Coromandel. Audio
200 children and adults evacuated from Hunua campgrounds
Civil Defence says 200 children and adults have been evacuated from the YMCA Camp Adair campgrounds in the Hunua Ranges following torrential rain overnight. Audio
Floods close roads in Coromandel
Civil Defence says the torrential rain overnight has caused the worst weather event in a decade, with slips isolating some communities and floodwaters a metre deep across the road. Audio
Civil Defence warning drivers in flooded areas to stay home if possible
The Head of Emergency Operations for Auckland Civil Defence, Aaron Davis, says the rain looks set to continue and people need to keep an eye on conditions and to look after each other. Audio
Torrential rain has left roads closed, and a school camp isolated in Hunua
Heavy overnight rain in south eastern Auckland has caused flooding and slips. 800 people are without power and a group of people are stranded at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges. Audio
Flooding and slips affecting south Auckland following heavy rain
Heavy overnight rain in south eastern Auckland has caused flooding and slips. 800 people are without power and a group of people are stranded at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges. Audio
NZ's summer weather: 'Unusually' cool and windy
New Zealand's summer was officially cooler and windier in most of the country, with gusts in the capital that were "very unusual, even for Wellington", says Niwa. Video
Wild weather leaves millions in Chile without water
Rainstorms and landslides in Chile have left millions of people without water over the weekend in the capital Santiago. Audio
Wellington's summer windiest in 14 years
It's official - Wellington has had a rubbish summer. It's been cloudier and colder and yes, windier. Audio
NIWA confirms Wellington's no good, very bad summer
This summer now ranks as Wellington's windiest in 14 years, and one of its cloudiest ever too.
Storm batters UK, kills woman
A massive storm across Britain has killed a woman and caused widespread power cuts and transport disruption.
Summer comes to Wellington - better late than never
Wellingtonians are delighted summer has finally arrived after what feels like the worst summer in more than 30 years. Audio
Summer finally arrives in Wellington
Settled, sunny weather has finally arrived in the capital, which has had one of its worst summers in years.
California hit hard by biggest Pacific storm in decades
Heavy rain hits California in the biggest storm for years. Audio
Regional Wrap
The North Island has had soaking good rain this week. Dairy cow pregnangy rates are generally down this season, between 15 to 20% are empty. In Central Otago high country weaning is in full swing and… Audio
Summer soaking: more downpours on the way
Heavy rain has caused a big slip on a Northland road and downpours are on the way for other parts of the North Island and the Kaikoura coast.
The latest Chch forecast as firefighters battle the blaze
Weather forecaster Richard Green has the latest forecast for those fighting the Port Hills fires in Christchurch. And there may be good news with some rain on the way today and tomorrow. Audio
Metservice weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum
Met Service forecaster Erick Brenstrum on what effect the weather could have on the Port Hills fires. Audio
