Weather
Plans being made for 'worst case' solar storm
They're the biggest threat you've never heard of - solar storms are the subject of a yet-to-be-released detailed response plan by the emergency response agency. Kate Green has more. Audio
Super typhoon Man-Yi barrels through Philippines
More than a million people have been evacuated from the typhoon's expected path.
Weekend weather: Headed to Coldplay? How to prepare for rain
Much of New Zealand can expect heavy rain on Friday, MetService says. Audio
Salvagers working to remove large sump after truck rolls in Aro Valley
The salvagers working to move a large sump clearing truck that rolled down a bank in Wellington's Aro Valley yesterday say they're in a race against the weather. Manager of McGinty's Tow & Salvage… Audio
West Coast braces for more rain
It's a wet end to the week for many parts of the country, including an already soggy Westland. Westland district mayor Helen Lash spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather: Soaked Westland warned to expect more heavy rain
The South Island is in for another round of bad weather today with rain warnings in place for already sodden regions. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
In today's episode, Hamilton's city centre came to a standstill this morning as thousands of marchers continued their hikoi, after setting off from Huntly this morning, the ACT party's David Seymour… Audio
Heavy rain expected for the South Island
Heavy rain is expected to hit the South Island starting on Thursday, and lasting until early Friday. Meteorologist Dan Corrigan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
West Coast in line for another round of heavy rain
Heavy rain is expected to hit the west and central areas of the South from Thursday morning lasting until early Friday. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More rain on the way for soaked Westland
The worst of the rain is expected from Thursday afternoon.
Michael Oppenheimer
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up - and what we need to do to prepare ourselves… Video, Audio
Fix for Westland's State Highway 6 will be costly, take years - NZTA
A state of emergency was declared on Saturday, with Franz Josef experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades.
Muriwai residents still picking up the pieces from ruined homes
Almost a year on from the Auckland anniversary floods and cyclone Gabrielle, residents in Auckland's Muriwai are still picking up the pieces from their ruined homes and trying to move on. The area of… Audio
Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Audio
West Coasters call for fix to SH6 after latest weather event
Frustrated West Coasters say parts of State Highway 6 are extremely vulnerable to severe weather events and risk becoming impassable if urgent action is not taken. Paringa cafe owner Ben Monk spoke to… Audio
Westland in recovery mode after heavy rain
The southern part of the West Coast is in recovery mode after experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades this weekend. Mayor Helen Lash spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Main highway still shut after deluges, slips, evacuations and floods
With the main tourist route to Fox Glacier closed, a lodge owner has seen more than half of her bookings for one day disappear. Audio
Westland suffers wettest day in more than 40 years
Westland is in clean up mode after experiencing the wettest 24 hours in more than four decades at the weekend. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
West Coast main highway cut off, businesses worried
Businesses say tourists can't reach them as the highway connecting West Coast communities is closed north of Haast, after severe weather.
State of emergency lifted for Westland
It comes as officials continue to assess the damage from Saturday's heavy rain.
