Weather
Power coming back on in Hutt Valley after wild weather
Strong winds have lashed southern and central parts of the motu overnight.
Power is coming back online for Hutt Valley, but it's still out for many in Banks Peninsula.
Four to six metre waves are… Audio
Wild weather causes power outages, ferry cancellations
Wild weather has continued to lash southern and central parts of the country overnight.
Power is out on Banks Peninsula and in parts of the Hutt Valley.
Four to six metre waves are forecast for… Audio
Consumers worried over affordability, reliability of electricity supply
Consumers are concerned that in the future the electricity industry will not provide a reliable supply they can afford, a survey shows.
Large swells force Interislander cancellations
Southerly gales are buffeting the capital, with the large swells likely to persist through Wednesday.
Weather: Sharp storm brings widespread disruption to south
A short, sharp storm has brought widespread disruption to the South Island.
Roads have closed due to flooding or trees being downed, power was cut to thousands of homes and businesses, and on the… Audio
Tornado tears roof off burnt Greymouth building, smashes businesses
A number of businesses in Greymouth have been damaged after a tornado tore through the West Coast town on Monday night.
Tūtaekurī River suffers worst damage from Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught, council says
New figures show 16km of stopbank on either side of one of Hawke's Bay's main rivers have been weakened by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Public health experts warn as climate change rapidly advances
Public health experts are warning Water-borne-related health risks are a particular challenge in Aotearoa as climate change rapidly advances.
In the latest IPCC report, the United Nations warns we're… Audio
Hundreds in Otago are without power after wild weather
Hundreds of people in Otago are without power after being buffeted by heavy rain and wind - and that's disrupting the rural water supply in the Clutha District.
Seven weather warnings or watches… Audio
Businesses in Greymouth damaged after Tornado tore through town
Some businesses in Greymouth have been damaged after a tornado tore through the West Coast town late last night.
Parts of Otago are also in the wild weather's firing line, leaving them without power… Audio
Possible tornado rips through South Island's Westland
Some businesses in Greymouth have been damaged after a possible tornado tore through the West Coast town late last night. Audio
Clutha district without power after overnight storm
Parts of the Clutha district are without power after the storm overnight.
Water supply is also affected.
Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to Corin Dann.
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Heavy rain, high winds hit South Island
Heavy rain and high winds have hit the bottom of the South Island and temperatures in the deep south are down to around 10 degrees.
There are reports of snow on the Crown Ranges.
MetService… Audio
Dunedin preparing for severe weather hit
The MetService has 19 severe weather warnings in place this morning
Periods of heavy rain and strong to gale northwesterlies are forecast for central and southern parts of the country.
A FENZ… Audio
Severe thunderstorms for Westland, heavy rain warnings for Southland and Otago
Sand bags are being provided in Dunedin as orange level heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches are plastered across much of the South Island.
Thousands of beehives destroyed, damaged: 'Some beekeepers have lost everything'
It is estimated between 5000 and 6000 beehives were washed away or damaged in Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Napier principal welcomes Napier-Taupō Road reopening
The reopening of a critical cyclone-damaged state highway means students can be reunited with their families and school sports teams are back in the national game.
Basically all traffic is now able… Video, Audio
Forestry company says it's not responsible for damage to Gisborne water pipeline
The forestry company says the damage during Cyclone Gabrielle was unavoidable because of the nature of the storm.
Residents of 'ghost town'-like street demand managed retreat
Some West Auckland residents who own yellow-stickered properties are refusing to return even if their homes are fixed. Audio
Cyclone Freddy: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud
Floodwaters and landslides from one of the largest storms ever recorded has left more than 300 dead, and thousands displaced and searching for a dry place to stay.
