Weather
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam wrecks havoc on Northland, Auckland and heads south
The storm has already brought down powerlines and trees, closed roads, cancelled ferries and flights, and damaged property.
Mum and daughter shaken after near miss as tree crushes car
Esme Barber said her young daughter and babysitter had just stepped out of the car when the tree fell.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Far North Mayor Moko Tepania provides an update on Cyclone Tam sweeping through Northland, Northpower is working to restore power to households affected by the storm, One NZ… Audio
Easter weather update
We check in with RNZ reporter Peter De Graaf who is in Pahia with latest on Cyclone Tam. Audio
Wild weather hits cell towers, cuts calls to emergency services
More than 24,000 households and businesses are without power in Northland.
What you need to know as Cyclone Tam brings heavy wind and rain
As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.
Thousands without power in Northland
Thousands of households in Northland are also without power. Charlotte Cook speaks to Michael Gibbs, the chief operating officer for Northpower, which operates in the Whangarei and Kaipara region of… Audio
Cyclone Tam sweeps through Northland
People in Northland without power could remain in the dark for up to three days as Cyclone Tam continues to sweep through, while the storm has also knocked out cellphone coverage in some parts of… Audio
Flights and ferries cancelled in Auckland as storm hits
At the peak, about 10,000 homes in the region were left without power. Audio
Cyclone Tam update
The wild winds and rain are continuing to plague the upper North Island, with a close eye being kept on Northland's Kaeo River Audio
More on Ex Cyclone Tam impact
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is still battering the northern regions of the North Island. Northland is under an orange heavy rain and strong wind warning, and Auckland is under an orange strong wind… Audio
South Island hit by internet blackout
One New Zealand has apologised after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services on the South Island for more than seven hours yesterday. Norman Kerr, owner… Audio
Ex Cyclone Tam hits Northland
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam up north, Far North District mayor Moko Tepania and Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland updates on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, Auckland Emergency Management general manager, Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam batters the North Island
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has been battering the North Island overnight bringing gale force winds and heavy rain to northern regions. Winds up to 140km/h were expected, along with heavy rain. RNZ… Audio
Ex Cyclone Tam brings wild weather
Cyclone Tam is bringing sustained heavy rain and severe easterly gales, the worst of which will ease tomorrow, but rain will head south heading into the weekend. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
Cyclone Tam warnings for Thursday: Northland first to be hit
A yacht has sunk in Northland, and the region is being warned Thursday's weather will get wild again as Cyclone Tam sweeps south to other regions. Audio
Cyclone Tam: Far North mayor Moko Tepania
We get the latest on the impact of Cyclone Tam as it batters the upper North Island with Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania. Audio
MetService update on Cyclone Tam
Meteorologist John Law provides the latest updates on the wild weather affecting the North Island. Audio
Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam making way through the country
Brace for strong winds and intense downpours - as ex-tropical cyclone Tam lashes large parts of the country. The wild weather's already begun with more than 1000 homes in Northland losing power… Audio
