Weather
How Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season
An unprecedented early whopper of a storm shows the literal hot water the Atlantic and Caribbean are in right now, experts said.
Government to fund relocation of cyclone-wrecked marae, homes on Māori land
No plans for relocation are set in stone yet, and eight months after council buyouts of other homes began, marae representatives say the process has been too slow.
Frosty days ahead as Southern Ocean winds bring cooler temperatures
Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing or below this week.
External review to follow controversial Wairoa River bar opening decision
An external review into last week's devastating flood following the controversial decision not to open the river mouth sooner is being commissioned.
Temperatures set to plummet for the rest of the week
Get your scarves and jackets ready, the rest of the week is expected to be very chilly. Ski fields have had a generous dumping of snow, and a road snowfall warning is in place for the Desert Road… Audio
Which skifields are open? Ruapehu closed as South Island revels in snow
The snowfall on Monday and Tuesday is well timed as school holidays approach.
Ruapehu skifields closed as southern counterparts welcome snow dump
But those on the mountain roads are warned to take care. Audio
Flooding will have locals experiencing flashbacks, feeling anxious - psychologist
People will be re-traumatised by flooding in Hawke's Bay a year after Cyclone Gabrielle hit the region, an expert says.
Snow is expected on several South Island passes
Snow is expected on several South Island passes and the Desert Road today. And predicted high swells mean some Cook Strait ferry crossings have been cancelled. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
More on Hurricane Beryl hitting Grenadines
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Grenadines' southern islands in the Caribbean Sea as a Category 4 storm, the strongest known hurricane to ever pass through the region. The storm has triggered… Audio
Snow lifts spirits at Cardrona and Treble Cone
A dumping of snow has lifted spirits in the South Island at Cardrona and Treble Cone. The skifield's general manager, Laura Hedley says it will give a solid base to build the rest of the season on… Audio
Hurricane Beryl hits Grenadines, causing severe floods
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Grenadines' southern islands in the Caribbean Sea as a dangerous Category 4 storm. The storm has triggered power outages, flooded streets and ushered in storm… Audio
Weather: Flights cancelled; snow at high altitudes overnight
Nine flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled and several others delayed as heavy rain and strong winds continue around the country.
Interislander ferries cancelled from Tuesday night due to rough weather
Travellers are facing disruptions until Thursday, with heavy rain, strong winds and huge swells forecast.
Gardens flooded, homes threatened as heavy rain hits Wānaka
Heavy rain filled a Wānaka developer's water retention plant to over-capacity, forcing contractors to release water onto a road, flooding gardens and threatening homes.
Midday Report Essentials for 1 July 2024
On today's episode, the head of a Wairoa iwi trust says the town's housing need is greater than ever, with increased mental distress following another stint of heavy rain and flooding last week. The… Audio
Wairoa locals can't afford $40m flood clean-up - mayor
The town needs extra help to deal with the mountains of destroyed belongings left behind, Craig Little says. Audio
'Wild start to July': Severe rain, wind and snowfall warnings in place
Gale winds of up to 120kmh could be seen in Wellington, while Taranaki could see similar gusts and up to 100mm of rainfall. Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy has been talking to Mangere residents, who say they feel like they are losing part of the community as more and more flood-damaged homes are bulldozed. Kainga Ora says close to ninety state homes… Audio
Severe rain, wind, and snow will affect parts of the country today
Severe rain, wind and snowfall will affect parts of the country today. Heavy rain warnings have been in place overnight for Fiordland, the Otago headwaters, Westland, and Mount Taranki, while watches… Audio
