Weather
Northland farmers welcome heavy rainfall amid drought
The president of Federated Farmers in Northland says farmers have been grateful for the downpour.
Few showers remain, but the worst of the bad weather is over - for now
The last of the bad weather is over, MetService says, after two days of severe weather alerts - but the rain will linger in some places.
Heavy rain continues to pound North Island, as southern threat passes
The eastern Bay of Plenty is expected to bear the brunt of the worst downpours.
Group rescued from car trapped in floodwaters as heavy rain hits parts of NZ
Four fire crews and a specialist swift water rescue team responded and freed two people from the car. Audio
50% of people choose their car to commute when it rains
Up to 50 percent more people switch to the car to commute when it rains, according to Doug Wilson Associate Professor in Transportation Engineering at Auckland University. Wilson spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
State Highway 29 reopens after truck carrying chlorine causes closure
Fire and Emergency said it sent three firetrucks and one hazardous materials unit to respond to neutralise the chemical.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 April 2025
In today's episode, heavy rain is hitting the North Island, we get the latest update, Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses what happens next after Trump has hit New Zealand with tariffs, the Auditor… Audio
Heavy rain hits upper North Island
Heavy rain is lashing parts of Auckland and Northland as weather warnings pop up around the country. Northern reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Atmospheric river washes over country
A month's worth of rain is bearing down as the largest weather system of the year, a widespread "atmospheric river", washes over the country. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Live: Fears of flooding as downpour hits South Island
About 90mm has already fallen overnight and the bulk is still to come.
Worst rain expected during school drop-off and morning commute
It follows a night of heavy rain, with weather warnings in place. Audio
Areas could get month's worth of rain in one day - Metservice
MetService said heavy rain and strong winds will affect many parts of the country - with the heaviest rain expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. Some regions have already experienced… Audio
Metservice on wet weather across the motu
There's heavy rain falling on the coast in the Tasman district. The area North West of Motueka is under an orange heavy rain warning. The Buller District Council has partially activated its emergency… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on goods imported into the US, and New Zealand goods have not been spared, the top of the South Island is bracing for heavy rain as an… Audio
Top of the South braces for heavy rain
The top of the South Island is bracing for torrential rain on Thursday, with orange heavy rain warnings in place for Marlborough, Tasman, and also down the West Coast. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Auckland has driest March for 15 years
Auckland has experienced it's driest March for 15 years and there's a warning that mandatory water restrictions could be implemented as soon as June if the rain stays away. Watercare head of water… Audio
Tasman farmers hope rain brings drought relief
Farmers in the Tasman District say this year's drought is the worst in recent history and they are hoping heavy rain forecast for today might bring much-needed relief. Federated Farmers president… Audio
Live: Upper South Island braces for incoming storm
A deep low is crossing the Tasman Sea, bringing a bout of heavy rain. Follow RNZ's blog for the latest updates
Deep low to bring heavy rain to many parts of the country
Many parts of the country are set for heavy rain in the coming days as a deep low crosses the Tasman Sea, with the heaviest falls expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. MetService… Audio
