Weather
Communities cut off by slips, some roads closed for days
For those in the Kinloch area, the only way out is by boat after heavy rain slammed parts of the South Island.
Heavy rain warnings for the West Coast
Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for Westland and the Grey and Buller Districts today. RNZ reporter Adam Burns gives the latest on the weather. Audio
Warning for drivers as flooding closes roads in Haast
The West Coast and South Island headwaters will see "significant" rainfall this weekend, with orange heavy rain warnings in place until Saturday, MetService says.
New fund will allow some homeowners to begin flood repairs
The details of the council scheme are still be finalised, but one resident says it still leaves some people in limbo.
Temperatures could hit 30C this week, but there's rain warnings too
A "taste of summer" is on the way, particularly for east, but parts are warned to expect heavy rain. Video
Early taste of summer as temps rise across the country
Aotearoa is getting a taste test of a summer to come as hot air from across the ditch heads our way. Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Dry conditions in Hawke's Bay put farmers on edge
Ongoing dry conditions across Hawke's Bay have farmers on a knife's edge.
Wairoa showgrounds could be turned into floodway to protect town
A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River in periods of heavy rain through land near North Clyde, fixing a troublesome kink in the river that failed the suburb in Cyclone Bola and Gabrielle.
Over 200 dead, many missing after floods in Spain
In Spain, historic floods have claimed over 200 lives, leaving many still unaccounted for. With communication cut off in several areas, families have flooded social media with pleas for missing loved… Audio
Clouds, rain showers, and possibly thunderstorms, as bad weather refuses to let up
After a weekend of poor weather, there's not much reprieve on the way with forecast clouds for much of the week.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of South Island
Thunderstorms may produce hail with diameter in excess of 2cm, MetService warns.
Tsunami awareness
Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard shares everything you need to know about tsunamis ahead of the upcoming UN World Tsunami Awareness Day. Audio
Weekend weather: A sprinkling of sun and showers
Whether you're running the Auckland Marathon or dipping a toe into the Parnell Baths, it's a mixed bag weather-wise.
From Taieri to NASA: Our unique cloud formation
The lenticular cloud formation is named the Taieri Pet because locals took a shining to the special shape. Audio
NIWA turning to AI to forecast flooding faster
Staff currently use another form of physical modelling to predict flooding, but it takes 24 hours to develop forecasts.
Flooding kills 51 in Spain's Valencia region
Dozens of videos appear to show people trapped by the floodwaters in Valencia, with some climbing into trees to avoid being swept away.
Some Marlborough roads still closed after heavy rainfall
Wairau River flood protection 'did not experience any issues and functioned well' says rivers and drainage engineering manager.
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.
