Weather
Hawke's Bay Council calls back staff from leave as heavy rain expected
Hawke's Bay officials are preparing for possible flooding with heavy rain expected for Boxing Day.
Thunderstorm warnings seen around Canterbury
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Selwyn and Ashburton areas until 5pm.
What to do if a wildfire wrecks your holiday
Fire and Emergency is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared in case of a wildfire when travelling around the country.
Survivors mark 50 years since Cyclone Tracy left Darwin 'in ruins'
In one of the worst natural disasters Australia has ever seen, at least 66 people died and hundreds more were injured when the category four system struck Darwin on 25 December 1974.
Christmas weather: Respite from rain today, before cold front hits tomorrow
It has been a rainy start to Christmas week so far, and holidaymakers planning outdoor activities are advised to make most of the sunny weather today.
Soggy start to Christmas holidays as thunderstorms hit inland Canterbury
Severe thunderstorms have been detected near Cave, the Hunters Hills and Albury in inland Canterbury, with showers and rain forecast for much of the country for the next few days.
Out-of-control bushfire in Australia will burn for days, warn officials
An uncontained bushfire raging in Australia's Victoria state that has prompted an evacuation order for hundreds of residents will burn for several days, officials said on Sunday.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō
Metservice warns thunderstorms and heavy rain could hit on Saturday.
Heavy rain warning as wet Christmas Day looms
The festive season is just around the corner - and there's rain on the way for many parts of New Zealand. Audio
Christmas Day forecast looks wet for most of the country
The jolly season is just around the corner and it is looking wet for most of the country on Christmas Day. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Weather: Flights cancelled, delayed as strong winds arrive
Strong winds are also causing flight delays and cancellations at New Plymouth airport.
State Highway 1 reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
For two and a half years Far North folk have faced long detours, isolation from friends and family, higher costs and fewer customers. This week, however, that's coming to an end, thanks to the… Audio
'River coming out of their front door': Shops flood as rain 'hoses down'
The area is under a heavy rain watch with 80mm falling in the town overnight. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 December 2024
In today's episode, Shops on Wairoa's main street are flooding after heavy rain hit the area overnight -- with 80 millimetres estimated to have fallen, the minimum wage will rise by 35 cents next year… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Wairoa
Shops on Wairoa's main street are flooding after heavy rain hit the area overnight with 80 millimetres estimated to have fallen. Oslers Bakery and Cafe on Marine Parade in Wairoa owner Sarah Johansen… Audio
Thousands feared dead after cyclone hits French island
Hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the most powerful cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean island in nearly a century. Audio
Extreme weather disrupts Cook Strait sailings, flights
High seas have disrupted schedules as KiwiRail warns passengers to brace for a rough ride.
Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat
In an unprecedented streak between June 2023 and September 2024, global temperatures were unlike anything seen before.
Dry conditions in Otago prompt tighter fire restrictions, warnings
Fireworks and open-air fires have been banned in parts of Otago.
Cyclone Gabrielle clean up task force only just finishing
The clean up task force, that has been funded by the government, is only just finishing, almost two years after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the region. Hundreds of homes and land was coated in metres… Audio
