Weather
As it happened: Storm lashes West Coast, North Island
All state highways throughout the West Coast are now open after State Highway 6 fully reopened at 6pm.
Compromised stopbanks pose ongoing risk for Spring Creek residents
Spring Creek residents did not have to evacuate today as expected - but compromised stopbanks mean the community remains at risk during future storm events.
Part of SH6 closed for start of school holidays due to weather damage
A washout on the route between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier means that section of the road is shut; with the next update expected at midday Monday, Mark Pinner from Waka Kotahi speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
West Coast enters recovery mode following wild weather week
Some of the ranges have recorded up to a metre of rain in just three days, multiple roads have been closed in Westland and slips have left people stranded, Niva Chittock reports from Harihari. Audio
Wild weather: What to expect this weekend
The past couple of days have seen severe weather nationwide.
Parts of North Island lashed by heavy rain
Parts of the North Island are being lashed by heavy rain as part of the weather system which has caused days of disruption on the South Island's West Coast. MetService forecaster John Law spoke to… Audio
Weather begins to clear on the West Coast
The West Coast has endured three days of atrocious weather and more than 800 millimetres of rain in the ranges. Reporter Nick James spoke to Morning Report from Franz Josef. Audio
Marlborough Civil Defence on floods
Residents in a Marlborough town have started to evacuate their homes as heavy rain could cause the Wairau River to rise to critical levels. Glyn Walters from Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency… Audio
West Coast faces big clean up after three days of rain
The West Coast is facing a big clean up on its roads after three days of atrocious weather and more than 800 millimetres of rain. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Hokitika. Audio
Roads shut on West Coast due to heavy rain
Heavy downpours on the South Island's west coast have shut down roads, caused surface flooding and put businesses on hold, State Highway 6 is currently closed between Ross and Haast. Franz Josef… Audio
Households evacuated in Marlborough in case stop bank fails
In Marlborough 70 households have been asked to evacuate their properties by 9 Thursday morning in case a stop bank fails and homes are flooded. Reporter Sam Gee is in Nelson and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
More rain expected on West Coast
A second wave of heavy rain is set to hit the West Coast on Friday, accompanied by snow, thunderstorms, and strong winds. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rain warnings remain in south as bad weather hits north
More rain is forecast to fall on the West Coast overnight and orange heavy rain warnings remain in place for Buller, Westland and Southland.
Update on West Coast heavy rain
MetService meteorologist Heath Gullery provides the latest on the heavy rain on the South Island's West Coast and beyond. Audio
Recap: Westland residents asked to stay off roads
Damage to the roading system including slips, trees down and surface water means people in the district are being asked not to drive.
Heavy rain warnings spread across the country
There are now 11 orange heavy rain warnings in force, affecting many parts of the South Island as well as further north in Taranaki and Coromandel. Met Service meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane… Audio
Second band of rain drenching West Coast
A second band of torrential rain is drenching the West Coast, and another 350 millimetres of rain is forecast up until 9pm, on top of the 450 millimetres which hit on Wednesday. Westland mayor Helen… Audio
More intense rainfall forecast for West Coast
MetService is predicting more intense rainfall on the West Coast on Thursday as a slow-moving front between Westland and Fiordland is forecast to move northwards. RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to… Audio
New water tanks providing resilience in Northland
Four years ago, Northland suffered one of its worst droughts in history - sparking a government-funded, iwi-led scheme to make sure some of the region's most vulnerable families never have to go… Audio
