Weather
Heavy rain warnings for Westland and Fiordland
Heavy rain warnings are in place for Westland and Fiordland this morning. MetService meteorologist Claire O'Connor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New South Wales heatwave creating 'extreme' bushfire risk
A heat wave has resulted in a total fire ban for large swaths of New South Wales, including Sydney, with more "hot, dry and windy conditions" forecast.
Tornadoes strike US: 14 killed, more than 500 homes destroyed
At least 14 people have been killed after 26 tornadoes hit the United States Midwest and Southeast in the night, raking a path of destruction.
Transpower given more powers to manage supply risks
The changes were made as the energy sector looks to avoid a repeat of the shortages seen last autumn.
Schools still closed as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred clean-up begins
A sodden day awaits southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales in the fallout of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with alerts out for potential flooding.
Witness recalls moment friend of 30 years taken by floodwaters in Australia
A tiny community in New South Wales has been hit hard by the loss of one of their own in floodwaters from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Cyclone Alfred leaves many without power in Qld and NSW
Hundreds of thousands are without power and emergency flood alerts have been issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred slams into Queensland and New South Wales. ABC Queensland reporter Alexandria Utting spoke to… Audio
Stoush brews over future of golf course
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment.
Takapuna Golf Course thinks council plans are below par
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment. Audio
How Alfred changed the shape of Gold Coast beaches
Millions of cubic metres of sand have been removed, leaving erosion up to six metres high.
Troops injured as ex-cyclone batters Australia, mass blackouts
Troops were seriously injured in a major crash while responding to ex-Cyclone Alfred, and more than 330,000 properties are still without power.
'Feels like Covid all over again' - What it's been like for Kiwis in Queensland
More than 200,000 New Zealanders are in Queensland, so RNZ have asked some to share what they've seen during Cyclone Alfred.
As Alfred weakens, thousands remain without power
Authorities in Queensland remain concerned about the impact of flooding and thunderstorms, which could bring more damaging wind and heavy rain.
Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred downgraded to 'tropical low'
The now ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, but the flood threat continues.
Farmers relieved at government's drought declaration
Some are milking once-a-day and sending stock to the works early.
Cyclone Alfred brings flooding, power outages to eastern Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has crossed the islands off the coast of Queensland as a Category 1 system, bringing with it destructive winds and heavy rain.
Cyclone Alfred updates: Man missing after being washed away
Emergency services were searching for a man who has been washed into floodwaters in northern NSW.
Cyclone Alfred's frenzy of preparations turns to anxious wait for millions in path
For many, the oncoming storm has brought back unwelcome memories of past weather crises.
Rescued Lithuanian rower Aurimas Mockus embraces wife after arriving in Sydney
The adventurer was caught in the path of Cyclone Alfred, while rowing from San Diego to Brisbane.
Drought declared in more regions as government offers assistance
The government has pledged financial support for farmers and growers affected by the dry conditions.
