Weather
Mt Hutt receives fresh snow, calls to extend ski season
Snowy weather conditions in the South Island over the long weekend caused slips, closed roads, and got people online calling for an extension to the ski season. Ski area manager at Mt Hutt James… Audio
Showers set to return for most
The last day of the long weekend provided a brief respite from the miserable weather, but showers are set to return for the rest of the week. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Weather: Stormy end to long Labour Day weekend
MetService is warning the long weekend may finish with thunderstorms in parts of the country.
Part of SH6 reopens after heavy rain, snow cause slips
Drivers are still being warned of delays, with another part of the highway remaining closed overnight.
Flooding in South Island closes roads, strands motorists
A bus carrying 26 passengers slid off the road on its way to Mt Cook and two people had to be rescued after driving into flood waters near Spring Creek.
Weather: More heavy rain overnight, but worst is over for many
Storms and slips are possible in some areas, while West Coast residents are being asked to stay off the roads due to flooding.
Snowy scenes, road warnings for holiday weekend
Drivers on the West Coast are being warned to limit travel to essential trips only.
Fiji flooding: Weather office warns of continued rain as low-pressure system moves in
Fijians living in the central division are being advised limit any unnecessary travels, as over a dozen roads and crossing are closed due to flooding.
Severe weather wrap
A new weather system is forecast with some severe weather warnings and watches in place particularly in Canterbury and Otago. Audio
Meet the Kiwis chasing storms across the US
While most people are seeking shelter during a storm, some Kiwi storm chasers drive steadfastly towards the chaos.
Slew of weather warnings issued for wet long weekend
The wild weather isn't over yet, with the MetService telling people to keep up to date with the latest forecast. Audio
MFAT building site damaged in fierce gales
Gale force winds in Wellington over the past 24 hours have also seen dozens of flights cancelled and roofs taken off some properties.
Wild weather disrupts capital
Stormy weather and strong winds in the Capital has disrupted dozens of flights over the past 12 hours. Forty flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington last night and this morning… Audio
As it happened: Roofs come loose, flights cancelled as 140km/h winds hit Wellington
Strong wind warnings were also in place for Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds.
Strong winds hit bottom of North and top of South Island
The bottom of the North Island and top of the South Island have been hit by strong winds in last 12 hours, with more bad weather on the way. In Wellington at least 28 flights were cancelled and a… Audio
Gisborne farmers fight for cyclone bridge rebuilds
A collection of Gisborne families are still anxiously awaiting updates about council-owned bridges destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle, cutting them off from public roads.
Flights cancelled, delayed as winds rock capital
Cyclists have been knocked off bikes by gusts, 28 flights have been cancelled and Cook Strait ferries delayed.
Weather: Get going before the rain arrives, forecasters warn
Travellers this long weekend are being urged to get to their destinations as early as possible, with bad weather on the way.
Warning as severe gales and heavy rain forecast to hit
Gusts up to 120kmh may hit parts of the lower North Island and the Marlborough Sounds while heavy rain batters the south.
Heavy rain warnings for parts of South Island
Further heavy rain is expected Friday evening and Saturday in some areas.
