Weather
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
Hurricane Beryl the earliest Category 4 on record
It is expected to bring life-threatening winds and flash flooding to the Caribbean's Windward Islands as it rapidly strengthens into Monday.
Weather: Strong wind, heavy rain and snow for parts of NZ
The New Zealand Transport Agency in warning drivers to be careful on the roads on Monday as bad weather is forecast to hit the lower North Island and parts of the South.
Hurricane Beryl bears down on Caribbean
Early tropical storm Beryl has strengthened to a hurricane, expected to be dangerous and headed toward the Caribbean.
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
East Coast floods: Tragic week to linger long after waters recede - MP
Roading contractors and damage assessors are working through Matariki weekend after the severe flooding.
Deaths mount as Pakistan swelters in heatwave
As the temperatures rose in southern Pakistan, so did the body count.
Matariki weekend weather: What's in store
If you're hoping to do a bit of pre-dawn stargazing, you should be in luck. Video
Flooded Wairoa club says river bar issues known about for years
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is being accused of mismanagement on the Wairoa River bar as the town mops up from yet another devastating flood. Audio
Weather live: 'We've flooded where we've never flooded before'
More than 100 homes have been "moderately" affected by flooding, and more than 20 people remain at an evacuation centre. Follow the latest with RNZ's liveblog.
State of Emergency in Haumoana lifted
A state of emergency in the coastal Hawkes Bay settlement of Haumoana has just been lifted. It was declared on Tuesday as high seas and bad weather pounded the small township. Up to 90 homes were… Audio
Flooded locals longstanding concerns about Wairoa River bar
The Hawkes Bay Regional Council is being accused of playing Russian roulette with the town over its management of the Wairoa River Bar - as the town mops up from yet another devastating flood. The… Audio
Wairoa flooding would have been less if river bar opened sooner - council
A contractor says it was a "losing battle" to clear a channel releasing rising Wairoa River water by the time they got the go-ahead. Audio
No additional money for flood hit Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.
The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery says there is currently no additional money to announce for flood hit properties in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Yesterday, it was announced the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 27th June
On today's episode, Wairoa is now faced with millions of dollars of damage to its infrastructure after severe rain, residents spent their second night in evacuations centres, the Minister for… Audio
