Weather
'Storm of the century': Massive category 5 hurricane lands in Jamaica
People have been bracing for the impact as the worst storm to hit the Caribbean island this century threatens catastrophic storm surges and flash floods. Audio
Hurricane Melissa forecast to hit Jamaica as category five
Jamaica's Minister of Water Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss with an update on conditions in Jamaica. Audio
Irrigation equipment smashed by winds - 'A huge concern coming into the summer period'
More than 700 pivot spans - worth $30,000 each - have been damaged in North Canterbury.
Thousands of trees down across Southland as farmers assess damage from storm
Farms across Southland and Clutha are beginning to assess the full scale of the damage of Thursday's storm.
Farmers grappling with damage after huge storm
Some properties will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix and could take as long as a year to get sorted out.
One farmer's damage estimated at more than entire relief fund
The storm tore up fenceposts and trees on Cam Nelson's farm, allowing stock to wander off.
Rain, isolated showers persist as wild weather eases
The rest of the week's weather forecast should bring some relief for parts of the country.
Trees continue to frustrate lines companies
Nearly 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago remain without power this weekend - and the local lines company is warning residents it could last several days. Audio
Extreme weather continues to hit parts of NZ
Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend - as thousands remain without power. RNZ's Charlotte Cook is in Clutha and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Took everyone by surprise': Southland mayor says storm escalated quickly
Southland and Clutha remain under a local state of emergency and thousands of properties are still without power. Audio
First responders worry about 'chainsaw cowboys' in aftermath
A local farmer believes it's a miracle no one was hurt, but he worries about injuries in the clean-up. Audio
Civil Defence co-ordinator says storm was like a hurricane
The Clutha District in Southland bore the brunt of gale-force winds that one farmer has described as being like a hurricane, during a storm that's savaged parts of the country since Thursday. The… Audio
Farmer says injuries likely in Clutha storm clean up
A first responder and local farmer believes it's a miracle no one was hurt in the devastating storm that hit Clutha, but he's warning there will be injuries in the clean up. RNZs Charlotte Cook is in… Audio
Severe weather continues as storm moves east
A powerful Tasman Sea storm is continuing to lash much of the country, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and snow.
Southland farmers exhausted as recovery from storm grinds on
Rural Support Trust says fatigue is setting in for storm-hit farmers still relying on generators, as efforts shift from animal welfare to human well-being.
Melissa a Category 4 hurricane as Caribbean braces for impact
Winds of up to 220km and up to 101cm of rain are expected in some parts of the Caribbean. "Many of these communities will not survive the flooding," a local government minister says.
Local publican opens doors as welfare centre for storm-affected residents
The pub has a lounge with a large fire, ready to welcome those doing it tough.
'Very, very lucky' no deaths from storm - Emergency Management Southland
Acting controller Lucy Hicks also warned people to take care while cleaning up.
MetService, NEMA warn of 'dangerous' Labour Day weather
Forecasters issue widespread warnings for heavy rain, gales and snow across much of the country on Monday.
Invercargill local describes 'violent' storm
Tim Mackay says even lifelong residents were stunned by the intensity of Thursday's weather, which tore through Southland and Clutha.
