Weather
Wild weather is coming - here's what you need to know
It's the middle of the school holidays and Easter is looming, but so is bad weather for much of the country. Here's what you need to know to deal with the wild weather over the next few days.
Weather warnings upgraded as heavy rain and gales on the way
Orange wind and rain warnings have been put in place for parts of the North Island.
Marlborough Classic Fighters airshow cancelled due to weather
Organisers of this years' Marlborough Classics Fighters airshow say they're gutted to cancel it, but it's the best decision to make given the dire weather forecast. Classic Fighters Trustee Brian… Audio
The fast moving chaos of sea ice retreat and Antarctic research funding
Uncertainty over Antarctic research funding is unnerving scientists, who say time is running out for climate change solutions on the ice.
US cuts on Antarctic research could be a major blow for NZ
Uncertainty over Antarctic research funding is unnerving scientists, who say time is running out for climate change solutions on the ice Audio
Flights at Queenstown Airport disrupted by strong wind
Crosswinds have disrupted the first day of the school holidays at Queenstown Airport where flights were cancelled this afternoon.
School holiday weather: Heavy rain and strong winds on the way
MetService says from Tuesday, northeast winds and rain will begin to build over the upper North Island. Audio
Heavy rain and winds to batter country
Heavy rain and severe winds are battering parts of the country for the next couple of weeks. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Weathering the 'worst drought in 50 years' as an organic dairy farmer
Moving to once-a-day milking has helped Janet Fleming through Taranaki's recent drought.
Moment of Calm: Ready to Rumble
Let the gentle rumble of distant thunder induce you into slumber. Audio
Settled weather on the way after strong winds
A mix of rain, storms and strong winds that affected parts of the country earlier this week is expected to make its presence felt in the Chathams on Wednesday. MetService's communications… Audio
Horowhenua mayor on Levin tornado
The Horowhenua mayor says he's extremely grateful no one was hurt on Tuesday when a tornado ripped through town. Bernie Wanden spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
How do tornadoes form?
Could you explain the difference between a tornado and a hurricane? Audio
Levin residents 'shaken up', run for cover as tornado hits
"We were standing by the right hand window and saw the balcony detach and came towards the window, so we ran for cover."
Recent rainfall helps ease strict water restrictions in Dargaville
Water saved since 11 March would almost fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Floodwaters sweep through kohanga reo classrooms in Petone
A big clean-up is underway at a kohanga reo in Petone, after floodwaters swept through classrooms during heavy rain on Tuesday morning. Kokiri marae and kohanga general manager Tina Olsen-Ratana spoke… Audio
Tornado causes damage in Levin
Parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado which brought down trees, smashed windows and lifted roofs on Tuesday morning. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Petone kōhanga reo battles flash floods after heavy rain
The Barnes Street industrial area has a history of flooding.
Wild weather causes havoc in Wellington
Wild weather has been hitting parts of the country this morning. There are reports strong winds are bringing trees downs and lifting roofs of houses in Levin and Waikawa Reporter Mary Argue has more. Audio
Five-metre swells as severe gales forecast across central, southern regions
MetService says there will be severe gales across central and southern New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands on Tuesday.
