Weather
Snow is expected on several South Island passes
Snow is expected on several South Island passes and the Desert Road today. And predicted high swells mean some Cook Strait ferry crossings have been cancelled. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
More on Hurricane Beryl hitting Grenadines
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Grenadines' southern islands in the Caribbean Sea as a Category 4 storm, the strongest known hurricane to ever pass through the region. The storm has triggered… Audio
Snow lifts spirits at Cardrona and Treble Cone
A dumping of snow has lifted spirits in the South Island at Cardrona and Treble Cone. The skifield's general manager, Laura Hedley says it will give a solid base to build the rest of the season on… Audio
Hurricane Beryl hits Grenadines, causing severe floods
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Grenadines' southern islands in the Caribbean Sea as a dangerous Category 4 storm. The storm has triggered power outages, flooded streets and ushered in storm… Audio
Weather: Flights cancelled; snow at high altitudes overnight
Nine flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled and several others delayed as heavy rain and strong winds continue around the country.
Interislander ferries cancelled from Tuesday night due to rough weather
Travellers are facing disruptions until Thursday, with heavy rain, strong winds and huge swells forecast.
Gardens flooded, homes threatened as heavy rain hits Wānaka
Heavy rain filled a Wānaka developer's water retention plant to over-capacity, forcing contractors to release water onto a road, flooding gardens and threatening homes.
Midday Report Essentials for 1 July 2024
On today's episode, the head of a Wairoa iwi trust says the town's housing need is greater than ever, with increased mental distress following another stint of heavy rain and flooding last week. The… Audio
Wairoa locals can't afford $40m flood clean-up - mayor
The town needs extra help to deal with the mountains of destroyed belongings left behind, Craig Little says. Audio
'Wild start to July': Severe rain, wind and snowfall warnings in place
Gale winds of up to 120kmh could be seen in Wellington, while Taranaki could see similar gusts and up to 100mm of rainfall. Audio
Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland
Amy has been talking to Mangere residents, who say they feel like they are losing part of the community as more and more flood-damaged homes are bulldozed. Kainga Ora says close to ninety state homes… Audio
Severe rain, wind, and snow will affect parts of the country today
Severe rain, wind and snowfall will affect parts of the country today. Heavy rain warnings have been in place overnight for Fiordland, the Otago headwaters, Westland, and Mount Taranki, while watches… Audio
Hurricane Beryl the earliest Category 4 on record
It is expected to bring life-threatening winds and flash flooding to the Caribbean's Windward Islands as it rapidly strengthens into Monday.
Weather: Strong wind, heavy rain and snow for parts of NZ
The New Zealand Transport Agency in warning drivers to be careful on the roads on Monday as bad weather is forecast to hit the lower North Island and parts of the South.
Hurricane Beryl bears down on Caribbean
Early tropical storm Beryl has strengthened to a hurricane, expected to be dangerous and headed toward the Caribbean.
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
East Coast floods: Tragic week to linger long after waters recede - MP
Roading contractors and damage assessors are working through Matariki weekend after the severe flooding.
Deaths mount as Pakistan swelters in heatwave
As the temperatures rose in southern Pakistan, so did the body count.
Matariki weekend weather: What's in store
If you're hoping to do a bit of pre-dawn stargazing, you should be in luck. Video
Flooded Wairoa club says river bar issues known about for years
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is being accused of mismanagement on the Wairoa River bar as the town mops up from yet another devastating flood. Audio
