Weather
Areas of Hutt Valley flooded due to heavy rain
Heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, as the weekend's wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continued. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Wellington region hit by heavy rain
Heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, as the weekend's wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continued. Porirua mayor Anita Baker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
North-westerly winds bring heavy rain warnings for West Coast
Heavy rain warnings are in force for the West Coast and Tararuas on Monday, as the wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continue. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabuklane spoke to Corin… Audio
Snow, heavy rain in store for South Island on Sunday
Weather watches and warnings are in place, with some locals told to clear their drains and avoid low-lying areas.
Rockfall cuts off major South Island highway
State Highway 73 between Arthur's Pass village and Otira Saturday midday.
Orange warning as rain heads for South Island
Heavy rain and winds are expected for much of the South Island on Friday. Audio
Heavy rain forecast for areas of South Island
Weather warnings and watches are in place in the South Island, with heavy rain forecast in places and warnings in place in northern Fiordland, the Grey District, northwest Tasman, and the… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Ed McKnight discuss the importance of community swimming pools and waterspouts and how they caused a luxury yacht to sink. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 22 August 2024
On today's episode, the ash warning for aircraft flying in and out of Rotorua and Tauranga airports may remain in place for at least the next 18 hours, the Early Childhood Council is warning that… Audio
Ash warning in place at Rotorua and Tauranga airports after Whakaari White Island eruption
The ash warning for aircraft flying in and out of Rotorua and Tauranga airports may remain in place for at least the next 18 hours. Met Service's Mathapelo Makgabutlane and GNS Science Volcanic Duty… Audio
NIWA on forecast for hydro lakes
The electricity industry says energy prices are soaring partly because lakes are running on empty. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain, strong winds expected to hit parts of South Island
An active front from Thursday could see rain of up to 250 millimetres in some areas, and strong wind watches upgraded to warnings.
Counting the cost of Harbour Bridge closures
Closures and detours over gusty conditions cause people and businesses "real delays, real costs and real challenges", an economist says. Audio
More snow forecast before frosty start for the south
New snowfall warnings have been issued for overnight, but sunshine on Wednesday should bring short reprieve.
In pictures: Flooding, fallen trees and snow-covered 'Christmas scenes'
A pick and mix of wild weather has swept across the country. Here are the top photographs we've seen today.
'I thought I was having a nightmare' as home flooded
Dallas McKinley says waking in his flooded home on Sunday morning felt like a bad dream.
Live: Weather set to 'yoyo ' from wind, rain and snow to sunshine and back
Slips and snow have closed major highways and floods have trapped residents - but a different weather system is coming.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 August 2024
On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio
Polar vortex brings wind, rain and snow
There's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow. Waka Kotahi transport system manager Mark Owen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Like a Christmas scene': Drivers stranded by snow describe 'festive' air
A traveller says being stuck in Arthur's Pass overnight by heavy snow has been like a forced holiday. Audio
