Weather
Woman killed after tree explodes in lightning strike
A woman has died and another is in a serious condition after a nearby lightning strike in Sydney.
Water restrictions could be on the way for Taranaki
The Regional Council is warning that the current La Nina weather pattern along with climate change could lead to further restrictions on how much water can be taken from rivers in the area.
Taupō mayor says thunderstorm left slips, power outages
Fire crews are out in Taupō as they respond to flooding and vegetation fires caused by thunderstorms.
NZ escapes hottest January on record, but warmer weather coming
Last month was the world's warmest on record, while Aotearoa had its coldest since 2017. Audio
January hottest on record globally
This January was the hottest ever on record, globally at least, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. NIWA Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino spoke with Corin Dann. Audio
Distressed residents start clearing out flooded Queensland homes
Almost 1.5 metres of rain fell on the town of Cardwell in the first five days of Ebruary, causing flooding to 70 homes.
Cyclone-hit Bremworth reaches settlement with insurers
Bremworth has reached a final multimillion-dollar settlement with its insurers following damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Zealand had coldest January since 2017
In the January 2025 climate summary released today, NIWA said there were cooler-than-average temperatures across much of the country.
Australia: Queensland flood recovery, crackdown on neo-Nazi online network
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche has the latest on the devastating floods that have hit northern Queensland, and the government's effort to crackdown on online networking tools that are used by… Audio
Waitangi weather: Belated Summer for most
A ridge of high pressure on Tuesday is expected to bring sunny and dry weather.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Waitangi Day kicks off sunnier February
Many of us are still struggling to see summer, but February should see more settled weather across the country.
Parts of the country still waiting for summer to arrive
It seems that much of the country is still struggling to see summer, with grey and overcast weather across the motu and possible thunderstorms in Waikato and Waitomo. MetService Meteorologist Peter… Audio
Gisborne severe thunderstorm warning lifted
MetService said the severe thunderstorms were moving towards the east-northeast, and had been expected to lie near Tolaga Bay, Waimata, Kanakanaia and Tauwhareparae.
FireAid LA benefit includes everyone from Katy Perry to Green Day
When the first song of the night features record-smashing pop icon Billie Eilish out the front of pop-punk royalty Green Day, you know you're in for something special.
Climate change likely to threaten taonga species on subantarctic island
The weather on Campbell Island is getting warmer and wetter - bad news for critically endangered birds, DOC says.
Gisborne experiences coldest January in 35 years
The drop in temperature also meant a drop in tourists, and challenging growing conditions for farmers.
120km/h winds possible today, as gales and rain lash South Island
Heavy rain and strong winds swept across the South Island last night, with Metservice warning of thunderstorms and severe gales as wind gusts of 120km/h possible later today.
Heavy rain and strong winds hit Southland
MetService issued warnings for severe gales and heavy rain for parts of the South Island overnight. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rubbish removal a priority in Mangawhai after tornado
The council is promising more than one sweep as residents and businesses dispose of their damaged goods. Audio
