Weather
Marianas to experience some break from summer drought
The Marianas is expected to get a reprieve from brutal summer heat.
Power out across large chunks of Northland
The lights are off and the powers out across massive chunks of Northland, grid operator Transpower has a tower lying on its side in Kumeu north west of Auckland disrupting the network, Northpower… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, almost all of Northland is without power. The Finance Minister says it will be a long slow slog for people struggling in the current economy. The PSA says the Department of… Audio
Northland Civil Defence on severe weather in Far North
Northland Civil Defence spokesperson Zach Woods provided an update on severe weather in the Far North. He talked to Corin Dann. Audio
Northland faces severe thunderstorm watch
Northland was hit by severe thunderstorms overnight, causing flooding around Kaeo. Metservice meterologist John Law speaks with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland on alert for thunderstorms, heavy rains, floods
Some areas of Northland, north of Whangārei, can expect upto 250mm of rain over 24 hours.
Heavy rain hits Whakatane, storms off eastern Bay of Plenty coast
MetService says heavy rain and thunderstorms hit eastern Bay of Plenty on Tuesday morning.
Woman burnt by coffee during turbulance on Air NZ flight
A woman was burnt to blistering after being soaked in scorching coffee during turbulance on an Air N-Z flight to Queenstown, while cabin crew were serving hot drinks. Audio
Weather: Thunderstorm and heavy rain watches for North Island
Residents in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions are being warned to stay inside and away from windows due to heavy thunderstorms, MetService says.
Cardrona ski field opens despite unpredictable start to snow season
Skiers will be hitting the slopes of Cardrona today as the southern ski resort opens with a mix of artificial and natural snow.
Slip closes section of SH2 as rain pounds North Island
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for some eastern parts of NZ, with downpours expected into Saturday.
Weather: Thunder and heavy rain hits upper North Island
Heavy rain is bearing down on the upper North Island, bringing with it thunderstorms and the threat of surface flooding.
Wet weather lashes parts of the country
Heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast last night and today in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Auckland received 25 milimetres of rain in just one hour overnight, and more is forecasted for today… Audio
Live weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain batter north overnight
Auckland and Northland looks set to get the bulk of the downpour.
Top of North Island on alert with heavy rain watches in place
The heaviest rain from a complex trough is likely to affect the north of the North Island, and the north and west of the South Island.
Weather: Heavy rain expected from Northland to Fiordland
Thursday and Friday are looking soggy for many parts of the country. Audio
Huge band of rain set to hit NZ
A massive rain band is about to make landfall and could stick around for days. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Fingers and toes crossed': Ski field operators poised to open
Snow guns are going full bore as southern ski fields prepare to welcome onto their slopes.
Heavy rain forecast from Thursday
Heavy rain watches have been issued, and there may be "the odd rumble of thunder", too.
Icy windscreen lands Christchurch driver $150 fine
An officer in Wigram found the car swerving across the centre island, driving onto the wrong side of the road.