Weather
Council files charges against three companies over slip
The defendants are due to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 21 October.
Wet and windy weather forecast Saturday, more settled, cooler Sunday
A wet and windy Saturday is forecast for some as a front moves up the country with more settled but cooler weather expected on Sunday.
Spring has sprung - Sunny weather to turn windy, rainy for weekend
Thursday and Friday will see sun and dry conditions for most places, but wetter conditions are expected to arrive on Saturday.
Winter 2024 was the third-warmest on record
Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 September
On today's episode, Politicians are arriving at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday where they will join thousands of others mourning the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, the new Mental Health and Addiction… Audio
Rain provides boost to South Island's hydro lakes
Several days of rain across the country has been unwelcome for many but has provided a much-needed boost to the South Island's hydro lake levels. Meridian general manager wholesale Chris Ewers spoke… Audio
Drought conditions leave north Canterbury farmers battling
The situation facing the local rural sector worsened when the all important rainfall failed to arrive during Autumn, and then again in Winter. It also comes amid high interest rates and soaring… Audio
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.
When does spring officially start?
Was yesterday, the first day of September, the first day of spring? Or does spring start on September 23? Audio
Hurunui drought making circumstances tough for farmers
A prolonged spell of dry weather has made circumstances extremely tough for farmers in the Hurunui district. But the drought is only one problem the region is facing. Reporter Adam Burns travelled to… Audio
Almost 100k lightning strikes hit NZ, more unsettled weather to come
Strong wind warnings and heavy rain watches have been issued for parts of the South Island as wild start to spring continues.
Airlines work through backlog after fog at Auckland Airport
Thirty-seven regional flights were delayed and many others due to fog in Auckland following a weekend of dramatic weather. Audio
Thuderstorms light up skies across the country
There were wild thunderstorms across the motu over the weekend and this morning there's thick fog in Tamaki Makaurau and restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport. MetService meteorologist… Audio
More than 30,000 without power as storm hits Tasmania
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's Tasmania state were without power on Sunday after a cold front brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings.
Weather: Heavy wind, strong rains continue for South island
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the South Island today.
Weather apps: Which one is best? An expert's view
At last, it is spring - so what sort of weather will the change in seasons bring? To find out, most of us these days will be turning to an app. Audio
Weather: Storm batters North Island, heavy rain ahead for lower South
The lower South Island could expect more heavy rain on Sunday.
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
