Weather
'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter
The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, no grass will grow before winter bites. Audio
Canterbury hotter than 23C at 6am
The region swelted under 30C heat yesterday, but MetService is forecasting a dramatic drop in temperatures today.
Southerly change sees dramatic temp drop in Canterbury
After a 30C day on Monday, Cantabrians are waking up to a much cooler day when a southerly change rolls in. Audio
Colder weather on the way after sweltering day in Canterbury
Cantabrians who have been sweltering under 30 degree heat today will not need their sunscreen for much longer, with much colder weather expected tomorrow. Audio
Weather: 30C heat for Christchurch, heavy rain warnings for Westland
Downpours may hit Westland and Fiordland, while Central Otago and Canterbury are in for a hot day. Audio
Metservice speaks on weather extremes across NZ
Westland and Fiordland are under orange heavy rain warnings and Westland residents can expect up to 200mm of rain, Fiordland 130 millimeters. Meanwhile in Timaru, the mercury hit 33 degrees with… Audio
Heavy rain, strong winds for South Island, lower North Island
It's a wet and blustery start to the week for much of the country, with gales or heavy rain forecast in the South Island and lower North Island. Audio
Heavy rain warnings for Westland and Fiordland
Heavy rain warnings are in place for Westland and Fiordland this morning. MetService meteorologist Claire O'Connor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New South Wales heatwave creating 'extreme' bushfire risk
A heat wave has resulted in a total fire ban for large swaths of New South Wales, including Sydney, with more "hot, dry and windy conditions" forecast.
Tornadoes strike US: 14 killed, more than 500 homes destroyed
At least 14 people have been killed after 26 tornadoes hit the United States Midwest and Southeast in the night, raking a path of destruction.
Transpower given more powers to manage supply risks
The changes were made as the energy sector looks to avoid a repeat of the shortages seen last autumn.
Schools still closed as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred clean-up begins
A sodden day awaits southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales in the fallout of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with alerts out for potential flooding.
Witness recalls moment friend of 30 years taken by floodwaters in Australia
A tiny community in New South Wales has been hit hard by the loss of one of their own in floodwaters from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Cyclone Alfred leaves many without power in Qld and NSW
Hundreds of thousands are without power and emergency flood alerts have been issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred slams into Queensland and New South Wales. ABC Queensland reporter Alexandria Utting spoke to… Audio
Stoush brews over future of golf course
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment.
Takapuna Golf Course thinks council plans are below par
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment. Audio
How Alfred changed the shape of Gold Coast beaches
Millions of cubic metres of sand have been removed, leaving erosion up to six metres high.
Troops injured as ex-cyclone batters Australia, mass blackouts
Troops were seriously injured in a major crash while responding to ex-Cyclone Alfred, and more than 330,000 properties are still without power.
'Feels like Covid all over again' - What it's been like for Kiwis in Queensland
More than 200,000 New Zealanders are in Queensland, so RNZ have asked some to share what they've seen during Cyclone Alfred.
As Alfred weakens, thousands remain without power
Authorities in Queensland remain concerned about the impact of flooding and thunderstorms, which could bring more damaging wind and heavy rain.
