Weather
Heavy rain and strong winds for much of NZ
Large parts of the country are in for a wet and windy Monday, some areas could be hit by thunderstorms and gales.
A band of rain has already set in Southland and inland Otago and it's moving up the… Audio
Weatherwatch's Philip Duncan on forecast windy, wet weather
Drivers in the lower North Island have been warned to brace for rough conditions on the roads today. MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Wellington and Wairarapa. There are also heavy rain… Audio
'Widespread severe weather' to start the week - MetService
The national forecaster is warning parts of the country to expect gale northwesterlies or heavy rain overnight on Sunday and into Monday.
Heavy rain, wind and snow possible as autumn storm sweeps in
Forecasters say Mother Nature is "shifting into a new gear", with the temperatures set to plunge and weather warnings possible.
Australian homes destroyed in bushfires, 'extreme' heat ahead
Days-long bushfires in Australia's Victoria state have razed homes, authorities said on Sunday, warning "extreme" heat could fan the wildfires later this week.
Heavy rain set for parts of North Island, weather watches in place
A "very moist air mass" will see the upper North Island doused with rain, with flooding possible in places.
New fund to help clean up four landfills at risk from extreme weather
More than $6 million has been set aside to clean up four vulnerable dumps.
Heavy rain expected, thunderstorm risk for much of the country
Severe rain warnings are in place for the lower North Island and west of the South Island, with severe wind watches also in place and thunderstorms possible for much of the country.
How to plan around weather for your wedding day
After proposing to his girlfriend live on air, NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll decided to combine his two loves - his fiancée Katie & the weather. Ben speaks to Mark. Audio
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
RNZ Nelson reporter Samatha Gee with news from the region. Audio
Research needed for cause of 1000+ baby seals in Kaikoura
Samantha Gee is based in the neighbourhood of Nelson - Nathan Rarere asked her about the deaths of more than a thousand seals in the region. Audio
Remembering Cow 569, a hero of the 2004 floods
When major floods swept the lower North Island, Kim Riley didn't have the strength to swim to safety. Twenty years on, she still remembers Cow 569. Audio
Cyclone categories no longer fit for a heating planet - scientists
Increasingly strong cyclones may mean a new higher-wind-speed category needs to be created, researchers say, as global heating ups the forces at play.
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary: Inside the emergency response
A year after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed through Hawke's Bay civil defence controller Ian Macdonald talked to RNZ's Hawke's Bay reporter about the biggest emergency response of his career.
MetService weather reports more favourable conditions for firefighters in Christchurch
There's a reprieve in the weather for the firefighters tackling the massive blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills.
Temperatures dropped overnight thanks to a southwesterly change.
The fire, which… Audio
Weather conditions not helping firefighters in Christchurch
Weather conditions are making it difficult for firefighters battling the Port Hills blaze.
It's hot and windy in Christchurch, with conditions expected to continue throughout the day. NIWA is… Audio
Port Hills fire continues to grow
Fire fighters say no homes have been lost in the Port Hills blaze in Christchurch that's forced the evacuation of 80 properties.
The fire covers 630 hectares and has crossed the boundary into the… Audio
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in Port Hills
Firefighters are continuing to battle the major blaze in the Port Hills.
It's now 630 hectares in size and has a 12 kilometre perimeter.
Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Dry conditions expected as fire continues to burn
Another hot and dry day is forecast for Christchurch as the fire in the Port Hills continues to burn.
MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Port Hills: 'the smoke is just growing and growing'
Our reporter Charlotte Cook was half-way up Worsley Road as smoke continued to billow over the Port Hills in Christchurch.
Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
