Weather
Warm winter predicted across the country
Forecasters are predicting a warm winter with temperatures expected to be above average across the country. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aurora: Dazzling light displays return
South Islanders are reporting sightings of the Aurora Australis in Southland and Otago.
A warmer winter is on its way, NIWA says
Electricity bills may deliver less of a hammering this winter if NIWA's outlook for the next few months comes to fruition.
Nearly 400 Southland homes still without power
Supplier PowerNet says it is expected at least 80 percent of the remaining homes will be reconnected by the end of today.
Power cuts in Southland, Otago could run into Monday
Extended power blackouts are affecting thousands in parts of the lower South Island, after strong winds.
Thames-Coromandel at risk to climate-related hazards, says report
The Waikato Regional Council claims all roads in the district are threatened and communities likely to be isolated.
Turned around: Strong winds prevent flight landing in Dunedin
Some air travel passengers have been affected by high winds around the country.
Firefighters kept busy with weather callouts
Ten weather-related callouts to Invercargill and a handful in Dunedin kept firefighters on their toes overnight .
Heavy snow falls on South Island as winter cold snap descends
Strong winds in Wellington affected flights into the capital.
'My kids freaked out': Residents describe shaking, bright lights during tornado
A reported tornado took tiles off roofs, downed trees and brought down power lines. Audio
Reports of suspected tornado in Hamilton
In Waikato there were reports of a suspected tornado tearing through at least one Hamilton suburb. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cleanup underway in Hamilton after wild weather
The cleanup is underway in Hamilton after a possible tornado tore through some Hamilton suburbs on Thursday night. Civil Defence controller Kelvin Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wild weather hits Upper North Island
Wild weather has battered the Upper North Island on Thursday night and Waikato has been particularly hard hit. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Thousands urged to evacuate as Canada wildfires spread
"This is the largest evacuation in many Manitobans' living memory," Premier Wab Kinew said.
Nelson Tasman residents warned to prepare for more heavy rain
Intense rainfall left parts of Nelson underwater earlier this week.
Mayor renews calls for rain radar after flash flooding
Intense rainfall left parts of Nelson underwater on Monday.
Slips, power outages, road closures, with more rain to come
The downpour is clearing for now, with another wave expected soon. Audio
Thousands still isolated after NSW flooding
Thousands are still isolated or without power after record floodwaters struck NSW. ABC News reporter Chloe Chomicki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nelson mayor on flooding in region
Floodwaters in Nelson were so strong they blew manhole covers off, and locals say they saw cows being swept away. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Buller
Sudden heavy rain on the West Coast on Tuesday caused several slips through the Lower Buller Gorge between Inangahua Junction and Westport. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
