Weather
Cholera concern in Haiti as hurricane moves on
As the death toll continues to rise in Haiti, fears mount that a cholera outbreak could follow in the Hurricane's wake. Audio
Three days of mourning in Haiti for hurricane dead
Haiti has declared three days of national mourning for the more than 900 killed when Hurricane Matthew swept across the island. Audio
Haiti death toll nears 900 as Hurricane Matthew brushes US
Haiti's death toll from Hurricane Matthew has surged to almost 900 people and left tens of thousands homeless as the storm system plows northward to the US.
Haiti toll tops 800 as storm weakens in Florida
Hurricane Matthew has killed more than 800 people and left tens of thousands homeless in Haiti.
Regional Wrap
It's been exceptionally wet in most North Island areas this week, from Auckland south through the central regions, streams are overflowing. In the South Island cropping farmers are able to get tractor… Audio
Hurricane Matthew: Hundreds dead in Haiti
The death toll in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew tore through the nation has soared to 339, local officials say. Video
Millions evacuate US coast as Hurricane Matthew approaches
Two million people have evacuated the south eastern coast of the United States as Hurricane Matthew hurls towards them. US correspondent Steve Mort joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Hurricane warning: 'Evacuate, this is serious - it will kill you'
Millions of people have been ordered to evacuate in the US, with warnings they might be killed if they decide to stay. Video, Audio
Thunderstruck North Island warned not to relax yet
Thunder and lightning hit parts of Auckland and Northland last night and the MetService says there may be more to come for the upper North Island today.
United States brace for deadly Hurricane Matthew
Florida Govenor Rick Scott says Hurricane Matthew is so dangerous people will be killed as it looms closer to the United States. Audio
At least 140 killed by Hurricane Matthew in Caribbean
The death toll from Hurricane Matthew has climbed to 140, with 136 of those deaths in Haiti. Audio
NZ tradies hand over houses to Fiji families
New Zealand's Maori and Pasifika Trades Training organisation is this week handing over newly-built houses in Fiji as part of the Cyclone Winston rebuild. Audio
Upper North Island lashed by thunderstorms
The first wave of thunderstorms predicted overnight has hit Northland, with hundreds of lightning strikes reported north of Auckland.
Millions evacuate as Hurricane Matthew approaches US
Millions of people along the south eastern US coastline have been told to evacuate as Hurricane Matthew approaches. Video, Audio
Hurricane Matthew kills 26 in Caribbean on destructive path to US
Hurricane Matthew has twisted toward the Bahamas and Florida after killing at least 26 people and damaging a majority of homes in Haiti's south.
Thunderstorms, tornadoes to hit North Island
Thunderstorms are forecast to barrel across the North Island tonight, bringing damaging winds and even small tornadoes with them.
Florida, Georgia and Carolinas bracing for deadly Hurricane
Florida residents either flee or hunker down as Hurricane Matthew bears down on the state - governor Rick Scott warns it could be catastrophic. We talk to our correspondent in Miami. Audio
Powerful Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti
The most powerful hurricane in a decade has hit Haiti. Reporter Nick Davis says the impoverished country's ramshackle houses are in no state to withstand the 230kmh winds. Audio
Evacuations in Haiti as Hurricane Matthew looms
Haiti has begun evacuating residents from high-risk areas as Hurricane Matthew threatens widespread damage, with winds up to 240km/h expected.
Everything you need to know about the weather
Chris Brandolino knows a lot about the weather. He is the principal scientist of forecasting, at NIWA National Climate Centre. Audio
