Weather
Heavy snow, blizzard warnings for South Island
A severe weather warning is in place for inland parts of the South Island, where heavy snow is expected to fall today.
'We're in for a very cold week'
Some South Island regions should prepare for heavy snowfalls today, with MetService warning of a "mean, long-lived" southerly hitting the country. Video
Cold snap arrives one month late
If you thought you'd managed to escape winter, it's finally arrived. Blizzard-like conditions with heavy snowfall and cold winds are on the way. Video, Audio
A warm end to winter
New Zealanders can expect more above-average temperatures for the next three months as the country moves from winter into spring. Video
Severe weather over, but worst could be yet to come
Severe weather warnings have been lifted, after a blizzard trapped people on Mt Ruapehu and skiers triggered an avalanche near Wanaka.
Gale-force winds and heavy snow expected
Severe weather warnings are in place for two thirds of the country, with gales about the North Island and snow in the South.
Alok Jha: The extraordinary story of our ordinary substance
Kim Hill talks to British journalist, author and broadcaster Alok Jha, whose science-related topics have included the history of meteorology, climate change politics, how much we should trust… Audio
A weekend of heavy snow and gale-force winds
A westerly moving up the country will bring heavy snow to near-sea level in parts of the country this weekend.
Beach settlement feels abandoned post-storm
A Taranaki beach settlement is in clean up mode again today after storm surges washed up rotting animal carcasses and tossed huge logs through fences. Audio
Blow for those hoping weather improves
Severe weather warnings for many parts of the country will stay in place until tomorrow, says MetService.
South Auckland properties flooded
Houses have been flooded in rural South Auckland following rough weather overnight.
Rain, flooding death toll hits 87 in China
Heavy rain in China has killed at least 87 people and forced thousands from their homes, state media reported on Saturday.
Erosion-threatened campground braces for bad weather
The manager of an eroding West Coast campground is on high alert, with bad weather forecast tomorrow.
West Coast sewerage lines threatened by weather, erosion
The West Coast is on high alert for erosion again as heavy weather is forecast to hit much of the country this weekend.
World's warmest six months on record
The planet has just had its warmest six months on record, with June marking 14 consecutive months of record heat. Audio
Tornado rips through Te Awamutu property
A Te Awamutu family's calm night in front of the fire and TV changed in seconds when a mini tornado ripped through their yard. Audio
Mini tornado causes chaos in Te Awamutu
A Te Awamutu family had a lucky escape last night after a mini tornado ripped through their yard, tearing out the chimney and uprooting a giant Kowhai tree. Audio
Spring-like weekend weather forecast
Tropical winds will produce abnormally mild weather over much of the country this weekend, forecasters say.
Heavy winds buffet North Island
The Fire Service has been kept busy overnight with high winds battering parts of the North Island.
Sinking suburb: Thousands of Dunedin homes at risk
A report to be tabled by Otago Regional Council shows almost 3000 homes in South Dunedin are just 50cm above sea level. Audio
