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Latest road conditions. Wellington north-bound commuters to stay where they are. Porirua Emergency Operations Centre has been fully activated. Porirua residents urged to stay at home unless absolutely… Audio

The latest information about road closures and traffic jams in the Wellington Region. Audio

Updates from communters regarding traffic on the Wellington Region roads. Audio

Kapiti residents in Wellington urged to find accommodation in the city. Travelers heading back to Wellington urged to stay where they are and find alternative accommodation. Traffic is at a stand… Audio

A further update on road closures and alternative travel arrangement suggestions. Audio

Melanie Phipps is near the Paekakariki Railway Station. Audio

As you'll be very aware if you live in the lower part of the North Island torrential rain, thunder and lightening is causing all sorts of chaos. Audio

An update on the road closures around the Wellington region. Audio

Wellington Train Station closed. Civil Defence advise information is available at getprepared.org.nz/status. Petone railway line and esplanade under water. Audio

Wellington Train Station now closed until further notice. Audio

Rebecca reports on the weather in Lower Hutt. Audio

Walls of water and massive slips are facing commuters heading south to Wellington this morning. Audio

The forecast mild winter could yet turn into a colder than normal one with an El Nino getting ready to strike. Audio

Too much ice in the Antarctic doesn't sound like a problem - but the lack of melt is making it harder for scientists to do their jobs. Audio

A tornado has hit the small northern Taranaki town of Urenui, damaging the roof of a petrol station. Audio

The cost of damage to Vanuatu from Cyclone Pam are still be calculated two months after the storm ripped through the islands. Audio

Heavy rain is pounding the West Coast, with slips causing problems on State Highway 6 between Ross and Haast Pass and between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Audio

Climate scientists have good news for those mourning the end of the golden summer, with a mild winter predicted for the entire country. Audio

Flooding is causing problems throughout Wellington this morning, slowing rush hour traffic and innundating homes and businesses. Audio

Hamish Gates reports from Pukekohe, Charlie McCaig from Taranaki and Nukuhia Hadfield from Wairoa. Jeff Sewell and Justin Davie comment on conditions on the land from their patches in the South… Audio