Weather
NIWA warns of increased risk of cyclones
NIWA is forecasting an increase in the number and strength of cyclones in the south-west Pacific this summer, and is warning the islands in their path to prepare for the worst. Audio
Increasing signs El Nino cycle will hit primary producers
There are signs the current El Nino cycle is starting to affect the agricultural sector, although it's likely to be a few months more before it's clear whether it brings drought to key farming… Audio
Erick Brenstrum - world weather
MetService severe weather forecaster on how the month of August was the hottest ever reported globally and it was accompanied by: drought in Papua New Guinea; below average Antarctic sea ice, and; a… Audio
Wet weather on the way
Just when you thought summer was finally on its way - more wet weather is forecast for the start of the working week.
Early and destructive start to fire season
Fire crews are still damping down hotspots after fires broke out in Otago and Canterbury, leaving a woman in hospital, damaging houses and destroying nine buildings.
Heavy downpours more likely to worsen water quality on beaches
Heavy downpours are more likely to worsen water quality and cause sickness on Auckland's beaches, rather than the prospect of El Nino weather and a swelling population. Audio
El Nino weather system hits
It's only just October and on the east coast in the last few days its been in the high 20's, Kaikoura is forcast to reach 31 today. Weather Commentator Richard Green is with us. Audio
Wind damage to power-lines 'worst in 20 years'
The damage caused to power-lines by severe winds yesterday is the worst Southland and Otago has seen in 20 years. Audio
Violent winds rip through South Island with more to come
Hundreds of homes are still without power this evening after violent winds ripped through Southland and Otago bring down power lines. Audio
High winds are continue to buffet the country
With the latest is our reporter Max Towle. Audio
More wild winds to hammer South Island
Strong winds that have battered the South Island, with gusts of more than 190 kmh, are just a taste of what is to come this week.
Thunderstorms, rain and gales on the way
Strong gales due to hit Canterbury tomorrow could cause widespread damage, while the rest of the country can also expect wild weather over the weekend.
Faults in flood response played down
A report has revealed the Hutt City Council's emergency managers had to rely solely on a map on the wall to record information during May's flooding. Audio
Kohanga helping kohanga in Whanganui
Many kohanga reo in Whanganui have opened their doors to others who have been unable to reach their own buildings along the river road.
Families stranded by road washout in Hawke's Bay
The heavy rains and flooding that have swamped the Hawke's Bay have left one farming community cut off at Te Pohue between Napier and Taupo. Audio
Gisborne floods
How wrong was the rain prediction in advance of this week's flooding in the Gisborne region? Audio
No drought-breaker but 'darn good help'
This week's rain in parts of North Canterbury is providing a good morale boost, a local farmer says.
El Nino 'bad for farmers, great for grapes'
Pastoral farmers may be dreading a dry summer brought on by the intense El Nino, but winemakers are looking forward to it.
Mt Ruapehu - Simon Dickson
A spell of extreme weather has left Mt Ruapehu under a deep blanket of new snow, which bodes well for good spring skiing and a busy school holiday period. Audio
Second day of school disrupted for Gisborne students
A school principal in the Gisborne region is hoping flood waters have receded enough for school to open today. Audio
