Weather
Severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of South Island
MetService says thunder could be accompanied by very heavy rain and large hail.
Parts of South Island under severe thunderstorm watch
MetService said thunder could be accompanied by very heavy rain and large hail.
Large hail, thunderstorms forecast across NZ
More thunderstorm warnings have been issued.
Rockfall blocks state highway
Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur's Pass between Canterbury and the West Coast.
Hundreds lose power in Dunedin thunderstorms
Hundreds of people were without power on Christmas Day in Mosgiel near Dunedin, and also in Southland.
'Do not attempt to travel' - Warnings as torrential rains hit Los Angeles
Authorities warned motorists to stay off roads while urging residents in flood zones to evacuate or shelter in place.
Storm warnings for Boxing Day, wet front still over South Island
A slow moving storm front still over some South Island areas has prompted new warnings for Waikato northwards, for Boxing Day.
Where the 'good BBQ weather' is on Christmas - and where will be rainy
Forecasters are predicting a mixed bag of weather on Christmas Day. Video
Warning to drivers as wild weather hits central NZ before Christmas
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists in the Wellington region to drive to the conditions.
Hundreds of lightning strikes lash Canterbury
About 300-400 lightning strikes hit the region, MetService meteorologist Devlin Linden says.
Weather: What to expect on Christmas Day
The early forecast is taking shape, but MetService says conditions may change.
More total fire bans take effect in Hawke's Bay
With no rainfall forecast for weeks, the risk is great for a fire getting out of control, a fire chief says.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 December
The police union says frontline officers are being verbally abused and spat at in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal; Firefighters are questioning a police decision not to send a helicopter to… Audio
Chilly Christmas Day forecast for much of the country
MetService says the pattern of periodic cool weather is likely to be prolonged.
New Zealand's Christmas weather forecast
After a hot and sunny start to December, New Zealand has been hit by a cold snap. MetService head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Million-dollar question': What the weather is looking like for Christmas
A forecaster says it may not be a nice, settled story that many of us are hoping for.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake… Audio
Timely reminder to use sunscreen as summer heat hits
Summer is well and truly here, and with warmer days comes more time spent outdoors, and the need for sunscreen. Head of advocacy and public affairs at the Cancer Society, Rachael Neumann spoke to… Audio
Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island
Heavy rain and severe gales are expected to hit the South Island, with MetService issuing orange warnings and watches.
Torrential rains unleash widespread flooding in North America
Heavy rain has triggered flooding across much of the region, closing dozens of roads and prompting mass evacuations.
