Weather
The Moutoa floodgates opened after heavy rain in Manawatū
The Moutoa floodgates between Foxton and Shannon are now open to relieve pressure on the Manawatū River. Audio
Lawrence Yule appointed to solve Wairoa's flooding problems
Former long-time Hastings mayor and electorate MP Lawrence Yule has been given the role of solving Wairoa's flooding problems. Audio
Motorists trapped in Arthur's Pass due to snow
Returning to our earlier story about a group of motorists trapped on Arthur's Pass on Sunday night. Chris Stewart has been helping coordinate the local Civil Defence response and he spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Cars stranded in Arthur's Pass after heavy snow
About 50 people were stranded in Arthur's Pass Village after the road either side was closed because of heavy snow. NZTA Central South Island System Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cold snap brings heavy snow and flooding
The latest cold snap sweeping the country has caused flooding, closed highways and left some motorists stuck in snow. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Stranded convoys freed, Canterbury residents urged to avoid travel
A wild day of weather has residents cleaning up flooding in Tararua District and road closures in the South Island.
Pahiatua homes inundated by floodwater
Residents have lost belongings, including a child's crib, to flooding, while others were "shocked" when they woke to find their homes completely surrounded by water.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto, billed as the 'real deal'
The Category 2 storm is likely to produce life-threatening flooding and storm surges.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Wet, wild and chilly weather on the way
There are a bunch of watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for some parts of the country this weekend.
'Winter isn't over yet', forecaster warns
"Keep an eye out for any further watches or warnings in the coming days," MetService's Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says.
More support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers
Prolonged dry weather and challenging financial conditions have made circumstances tough for farmers in the the region.
Weather: Severe gales for the east coast of the North Island ease
MetService confirmed all warnings and watches have now been lifted.
Rivers and lakes at low levels due to dry winter
A dry winter is seeing rivers and lakes across the motu at low levels - damaging the ecology of the waterways as well as pushing up power prices. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Weather: Cold temperatures and rain on the way
All of the country is expected to see rain this week, with some parts in for frosty sub-zero mornings.
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
In Pukekohe, a mild winter weather has prevailed with regular rainfall. Vegetables are literally jumping out of the ground. Marlborough grape growers have finished with pruning and most are on track… Audio
Rare disturbance above Antarctica brings chill to NZ
A polar vortex ususally keeps harsh, wintry conditions locked up near the South Pole but on rare occasions its makes its way further north.
Weekend weather: Negative temps Friday and more frosty days expected
A wet weekend is expected in the north of the North Island.
Weather: Cold snap continues with -5.9C low and rain in the North
Rain was expected in Northland, northern Auckland, the East Coast and Wellington, mainly fine elsewhere on Thursday.
Heavy rain warning for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
As winter weather works its way around the country, heavy rain and snow are expected in some areas.
