Weather
PNG drought eases for some, but still food concerns
The United Nations is warning of continuing the food struggle in Papua New Guinea despite signs that the drought is over in parts of the country, which have been hit by floods. Audio
Twin cyclones head for NZ
Two tropical cyclones gathering strength in the Pacific are expected to bring big swells to some North Island beaches this weekend.
Air NZ prepares for possible Fijian cyclone
The threat of a tropical cyclone over Fiji has prompted Air New Zealand to put standby travel plans in place.
Hot, dry start to year - NIWA
It's been a hot start to 2016 for most of the country, with above average temperatures in most parts of the North Island, and north and west of the South Island.
El Nino to continue for months - NIWA
The El Nino weather system has passed its peak, but will continue until at least April, according to NIWA
Man killed, homes destroyed in Aus storms
Severe weather fronts are lashing Australia, with a man dying after being swept away by floodwaters and a "mini-tornado" destroying several homes.
Storms to strike north, central North Island
Thunderstorms are expected to develop over the north and east of the North Island again this afternoon.
Sleep advice for getting through the sweltering humidity
As temperatures soared to 30 degrees and above around parts of the country yesterday, sleeping in the sweltering humidity became an issue for many. With some advice, Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleepwell… Audio
DIY backyard swimming pool brainwave
While New York froze, Auckland sizzled - but not everyone made a beeline for the beach. Audio
Kiwi pie shop does roaring trade during US blizzard
New Zealanders Gemma Gracewood and Gareth Hughes own Dub Pies, a shop which sells pies and flat whites in the New York suburb of Brooklyn. Audio
The dig out the weekend's blizzard begins
Millions of people have begun to dig out from a monster storm that slammed the East Coast of the United States over the weekend. Audio
The heat is on... but the rain is coming
Blue skies and high temperatures have much of the country sweltering again today, but rain is on its way.
Blizzard brings huge snowfalls to eastern United States
A massive snowstorm has brought much of the eastern US to a standstill, affecting some 85 million people. Audio
Record-setting US blizzard
As you just heard in the headlines there, as we speak a snow storm is hitting New York and Washington DC - a record-setting blizzard that is paralyzing the area. Audio
2015 hottest year for the world since records began
Space agency Nasa and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have confirmed 2015 was the hottest year for the world since records began in 1880. Audio
Drought woes continue for farmers
Conan was on the farm of Richard Murchison. He spoke to him about the impact of the drought. Audio
South Island still officially in drought
The official drought period in parts of Otago and all of Canterbury and Marlborough has today been extended by six months. Audio
Flood damage to Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Heavy rain in Tongariro National Park has damaged the Alpine Crossing, leaving bridges on the track covered with rocks and logs.
A 'useful amount' of rain falls in southern regions
Rain has been falling in Canterbury for the past few days, but is it enough to dent the worst drought in decades? Audio
Torrential rain forecast to hit Nelson fails to fire
So far there have been no reports of major flooding or damage from torrential rain which was forcast to hit Nelson, Marlborough, Taranaki and the Bay of Plenty overnight. Audio
