Weather
Part of State Highway 35 closed north of Gisborne due to flooding
State Highway 35 has been closed north of Gisborne between Okitu and Ruatoria following surface flooding and a heavy rain warning is in place.
'Number one hazard': Call for more unified approach to preparing services for flood rescues
The country is scrambling to deal with flood rescues in the face of growing threats fuelled by climate change.
Kiribati coral reefs show recovery signs after weather impact
Coral reefs in Kiribati show signs of recovery following decimation. Audio
MetService weather forecast
Parts of New Zealand are in for a soaking, with a low-pressure system expected to move slowly across northern New Zealand on Wednesday. Audio
Tairāwhiti residents on edge as heavy rain falls
The Tairawhiti region is just trying to wait out a heavy rain system that's been battering the East Coast since midnight last night.
The Metservice has issued an orange rain warning for the region… Audio
Wet weather in Tai Rāwhiti prompts travel warning, more bursts of heavy rain possible
Authorities are asking people in Gisborne to avoid travelling if they can, as wet weather continues in the region. Audio
More rain to come in Tairawhiti amid civil defence warnings
Civil Defence in Tairawhiti are monitoring roads and rivers, as heavy rain continues to batter the already rain-soaked region. Yesterday heavy rain caused slips and some flooding. Heavy rain watches… Audio
Rain warnings cover a swathe of North Island east coast
A swathe of the North Island's east coast remains under a heavy rain warning after a day of heavy downpours on Sunday in already rain-soaked regions. The most affected areas are Tairawhiti and… Audio
Orange heavy rain warning for Tairawhiti Gisborne
A heavy rain forecast for Tairawhiti Gisborne has now been upgraded to an orange warning, while warnings and watches in other parts of the country remain.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms possible for east coast of North Island
Still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle, Tai Rāwhiti and Hawke's Bay are under heavy rain watches once again.
Gardening and outdoor design with Tony Murrell
Landscaper and gardener Tony Murrell speaks to Jesse about how your garden can double as a habitat. Plus, he gives some tips on what to do with potted plants and where to gather inspiration for winter… Audio
'Complex frontal system' causes heavy rain watches for parts of North Island
Heavy rain watches are in place for parts of the North Island, while the South Island experiences temperatures as low as -6.8 degrees.
Outbreak of Influenza in Guam's evac centres
Outbreak of Influenza in Guam's evac centres weeks on from typhoon. Audio
East Coast residents already prepping for next big disaster
Communities on the East Coast say they are sick of band-aid fixes and being praised for their resilience.
El Niño combined with global warming means big changes for NZ’s weather
El Niño is officially here, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and with it comes a change from the La Niña weather patterns New Zealand has experienced for the past…
Severe rain watch in place for Hawke's Bay, Tai Rāwhiti
People in northern Hawke's Bay and southern Tai Rāwhiti are being urged to keep up to date with weather forecasts today, with a heavy rain watch in force for the region.
Georgina Griffiths: What to expect from El Nino
The Little Girl is going away, and the Little Boy has arrived. Audio
NZ expected to keep its cool during El Niño warming
A climate scientist says the developing El Niño weather-pattern is likely to have a better effect on this country than in many others.
Caution urged as more people expected to access backcountry
The Mountain Safety Council is urging caution with more people expected to head into the backcountry this winter.
Parts of Guam without power and water two weeks on from typhoon
Parts of Guam still without power and water two weeks on from typhoon. Audio
