Weather
A wet Christmas expected for the Cook Islands
Cook Islanders are being warned by the national met service to listen for weather warnings as the region moves deeper into the cyclone season.
Heavy rain and flood warning for Fiji
Fiji weather services say heavy rain could cause flooding in low lying and flood prone areas.
Mother nature not being kind to the upper South Island again
Mother nature is predicted to throw some nasty weather at the upper South Island this afternoon hard on the heels of a period of destructive earthquakes. Audio
Hawaii gets snow and winter weather warning
Parts of the US state of Hawaii have received a winter weather warning, with almost a metre of snow over the past few days.
Fisherman says 21 people were due onboard Francie
A man fishing in the Kaipara Harbour on the afternoon the Francie sank says the disaster could have been much worse because 21 people were due to be on the doomed fishing trip that day. Video, Audio
Yesterday was a scorcher
It's been a real scorcher, with some of the warmest November temperatures in at least 15 years worth in parts of eastern New Zealand. We talk to Niwa's Chris Brandolino. Audio
East Coast swelters: 'It's hot, baby'
Temperatures reached record levels in parts of eastern New Zealand as high pressure and a warm air mass combined to create sweltering conditions.
Nights' Science - World Weather
MetService severe weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum. Audio
Wild weather to hit quake-hit areas again
Severe weather is on the way for Marlborough and Wellington this afternoon as quake recovery efforts continue.
Waimate caught out by flash flood
A sudden thunderstorm has brought a flash flood to the main street of Waimate in South Canterbury.
More troublesome weather for quake-hit regions
Quake recovery efforts could be hampered by further bad weather with more heavy rain and southerly gales forecast for Kaikoura and Wellington.
Wild weather set to return as roads remain closed
The miserable weather which has blighted quake-hit areas is expected to return tomorrow, with a strong southerly blast on its way.
The Science Of... Snow
What is snow? How and where is it made? Why is it white? Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset head to Mt Ruapehu in search of the answers to all your questions about snow. Audio, Gallery
The Science Of... Snow
What is snow? How and where is it made? Why is it white? Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset head to Mt Ruapehu in search of the answers to all your questions about snow.
AudioSerious flooding cuts off Wellington
We have the latest on road closures in the Wellington region caused by heavy rain. Audio, Gallery
Kaikoura will be cut off for some time
Dozens of helicopters, have been ferrying people and supplies in and out of Kaikoura today, which has been completely cut off by major landslides on both sides. Audio
Capital cut off due to flooding
Flooding has closed several major routes in and out of Wellington and motorists are being warned to stay off the roads if they do not need to travel. The Wellington Police roading manager is Mike… Audio
Blenheim builders help in quake affected Marlborough hinterland
Kathryn Ryan talks to Blenheim builder Tyler Fifield. He is coordinating an effort to help farmers and rural residents do some initial repairs to quake affected buildings and homes. Audio
Delay in tsunami sirens confuses many
Canterbury residents were left confused after the earthquake after the news media reported they needed to evacuate but tsunami sirens were silent. Audio
Severe weather warning in quake hit parts
A severe weather warning remains in place for parts of the country hit by the earthquakes. In Wellington, some central city streets are shut due to fears the gale force winds could further damage… Audio
