Weather
Otago braces for heavy rain
One to two months worth of rain may be headed for Otago on Thursday afternoon. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Wild weather hits Coromandel peninsula, knocks out power
Power is out to one hundred properties in Whitianga after wild and wet weather hit the Coromandel overnight. Thames-Coromandel Civil Defence Controller Gary Towler spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms forecast
Severe thunderstorms could be hitting parts of the North Island and the lower south is also preparing for some pretty heavy rain. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Parts of South Island could see up to two months' worth of rain
Rain up to 40mm an hour and severe thunderstorms are threatening large swathes of the country, with forecasters issuing a glut of warnings and watches. Audio
Hurricane Helene: Death toll now at 162 as rescuers search flooded mountain towns
Search-and-rescue teams who have already saved hundreds of people scoured the mountains of western North Carolina for more survivors as the death toll neared close to 200.
Waka Kotahi warns drivers to take care amid heavy rain
Transport agency Waka Kotahi is warning school holiday travellers to take care as heavy rain and snow settles in from Wednesday. Waka Kotahi journey manager Tresca Forrester spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain and snow expected for parts of the country
Hopefully you made the most of the fine weather on Tuesday, because heavy rain and snow is expected around the country from Wednesday. MetService meterologist Mathapelo Makabulane spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 October 2024
In today's episode, earlier this year Foodstuffs proposed bringing the North and South Island divisions together to create a national cooperative, but the Commerce Commission declined the proposal… Audio
Heavy rain warnings and watches, and even a snow warning, issued for Wednesday
Make the most of today, because Wednesday is forecast to bring rain to most of the country. Audio
Wet weather on the way
Heavy rainfall is expected for much of the country from Wednesday, MetService said the rain would reach many parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday. MetService Meterologist Mathapelo… Audio
Deadline passes for registration of Auckland's flooded houses in need of repair or demolition
Time's up for Aucklanders with 2023 storm-affected homes to register for council buyout or remediation, amid concern those unregistered may be living in potential death traps. Audio
Hurricane Helene toll hits 90; homes and memories washed away
At least 90 people died as a result of Hurricane Helene, but with cellphone towers down across many areas, hundreds of people had yet to make contact with loved ones.
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds expected for first week of school holidays
It is a sunny start for many these school holidays, but it is not expected to last.
The forecast for the summer
New Zealander of the Year, international climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger joins us to take a long at the long-term weather predictions for New Zealand's summer months. Audio
In pictures: Hurricane Helene batters Florida
Hurricane Helene has already begun to cause damage in Florida, as authorities plead for people to evacuate before forecast massive storm surges - here's what has been happening.
Hurricane Helene slams into Florida, fears of widespread damage, deaths
Helene hit Florida packing sustained winds of around 209 kph, the National Hurricane Center said, making it a powerful Category 4 storm. Audio
Aucklanders feeling the heat in medium density homes
Some residents of medium density homes surveyed by Auckland Council say the upper levels of terraced houses and duplexes are so hot in summer, they are difficult to use. Audio
Ending 'rivalry' between weather agencies makes sense - forecaster
An independent weather forecaster says merging MetService and NIWA is a smart decision, but many challenges remain for the sector. Audio
Independent forecaster on NIWA and MetService merge
The government has announced a major shakeup in weather forecasting, with NIWA and MetService set to merge. Independent forecaster Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather: Fine, dry weekend ahead
A band of high pressure is set to bring settled conditions for most of the motu as daylight saving begins.
