Weather
Strong rain and gusts to continue through weekend
Heavy rain battered the upper North Island today, as strong gusts lifted roofs in Waikato and uprooted trees in Northland.
Rainstorm creeps across upper North Island
A heavy rainstorm which has sparked warnings for holiday makers in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel now has Hamilton and Bay of Plenty in its sights.
Hot, dry weather sparks warnings
Hot, dry weather is prompting water restrictions, and a warning for motorists to be conscious of the fire risk posed by engine heat.
Drought threatens Marlborough region
In North Canterbury and Marlborough, farmers are bracing for a record-breaking drought if rain doesn't fall soon. Audio
Hurunui District Mayor on drought conditions
The Hurunui District Council yesterday put out a notice that due to peak demand the Hanmer Springs water reservoir had run dry. Audio
Drought conditions hit farmers hard
Today's lead story is the Big Dry - with farmers in Marlborough and North Canterbury bracing for a long hot summer. Audio
Marlborough drought threatens grape harvest
Extremely dry weather in Marlborough is already taking its toll on vineyards in the region, a winemaker says. Audio
Drought conditions threaten Marlborough
The Marlborough region is facing a record-breaking drought. Audio
Drought conditions threaten Marlborough
And joining us now is the Marlborough winemaker, Peter Yealands. Audio
Marlborough faces worst drought in years
The Marlborough region is facing its worst drought in nearly 15 years, if much needed rain doesn't fall soon. Audio
Questions raised by floods still open
Six months after devastating floods hit south Dunedin, some residents are still unable to go home while others are living in damaged houses.
Will there be blue skies for the New Year?
Most of the country has experienced summer weather during the past few days but it's unclear if the blue skies will stick around until the New Year, the Metservice says.
NZ's year of extreme weather
It may be hard to believe - especially for the thousands who have had their homes and businesses flooded this year - but 2015 was actually drier than normal.
Capital scores some of the best Christmas weather
Wellington and Christchurch woke up to the best Christmas weather in the country this morning.
World Weather
MetService severe weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum on how a day doesn't go by without some weather... that time it snowed in New Zealand and almost a million sheep died Audio
Flooding at Omaha Beach
Now at the opposite end of the country - heavy rain's flooded streets and some properties at Omaha Beach north of Auckland. Audio
South Island's extreme fire risk
Many areas of the South Island are in extreme fire danger. Audio
Drought brings economic hardship
Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio
What's the weather going to be like for Christmas Day?
Should you be breaking out the BBQ or cramming everyone indoors tomorrow? To find out let's talk to weather commentator Richard Green. Audio
Pollen forecaster Dr David Fountain
Do you suffer with hay fever or know someone who does? Is there an end to the hay fever season? Many of us might read the paper or go online to check out how severe the pollen forecast might be for… Audio
