Weather
Rain warning as South Island forecast to face deluge
A very slow moving front is expected to bring heavy rain for parts of Fiordland and inland Canterbury and Otago. Audio
Weather: Rain set to hit South Island, sun for the rest
The western and southern parts of the South Island are in for some potentially heavy rain in the coming days.
Cuba faces third day of blackouts as Hurricane Oscar nears
Just 16 percent of the country had power restored when the aging energy grid again overloaded.
Weekend weather: Welcome burst of sunny, settled days for most
The main centres are set to enjoy plenty of sunshine with warmer temperatures hinting summer is just around the corner.
More moisture, more severe - Climate scientist's prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones
A top climate scientist says damaging storms such as Cyclone Gabrielle may not become more frequent as a result of climate change - but they will become more intense.
'It's the unknown': Woman fears massive debt to fix flood-hit home
The solo mum is desperate, with her daughters and dog living apart from her while damage to her red stickered home is sorted. Audio
What is a tropical cyclone and what do all the categories mean?
Explainer - The South Pacific tropical cyclone season is due to start in November and will run until the last day of April.
Tokomaru Bay's leaky landfill fix in line to be fast tracked
Repairs to Tokomaru Bay's leaking landfill are desperately needed, say the residents who head out to collect the rubbish it strews on their beaches during severe weather events. Local…
Thunder, hail and strong winds possible for Auckland
Stormy weather with wind gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour could hit for the evening commute, MetService says. Audio
Growing fears summer heat pump use could cause power woes
Energy researchers fear the country will face an electricity shortage next winter if people don't stop using heat pumps in summer. Audio
MetService on road snowfall warnings in the South Island
The MetService says road snowfall warnings are in place for the top half of the South Island. Meteorologist, John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipikiss. Audio
Joe Biden tours Florida's storm-hit streets as Milton debris piles up
The US president passed entire neighbourhoods with debris piled on street corners next to felled palm trees and homes with busted garage doors as the smell of mouldy building materials filled the air.
From Northland to Bluff, aurora makes spectacular return to NZ
People have been reporting displays of the Southern Lights from Southland to Northland on Friday night.
Hurricane Milton death toll rises, hundreds rescued
Roads are underwater, millions are without power and 14 people are reported dead as residents take stock of widespread devastation after Hurricane Milton. Video
How Americans 'hung on for dear life' as Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida
Clinging to debris, a chilly bin in the ocean and staying put on a boat are some of the many ways Floridians rode out the storm.
Rain on way as school holidays wind up
A wet Sunday looks likely for many, as students go back to school around the country.
100 New Zealanders in Florida as Hurricane Milton leaves trail of destruction
A Kiwi living in Florida was forced to evacuate twice but feels lucky that her house has survived the destruction. Audio
Families struggle to find accommodation after flood damage
The damage has left some families struggling to find longer-term accommodation, while others are moving from motel to motel every few days. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio
Hurricane Milton passes over Florida, millions without power
Officials in Florida are warning people to wait until flood water recedes to venture back outside after Hurricane Milton leaves a trail of destruction in Florida. New Zealander Pamela East spoke to… Audio
Dunedin floods: Red-stickered residents struggling to find accommodation
Some are moving from motel to motel every few days after being pushed out of their homes.