Weather
Asia braces as Super Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall
The super typhoon forced evacuations, panic buying and flight cancellations from Manila to Hong Kong.
Warnings as 220mm forecast to hit parts of North Island
More than 100mm of rain has already hit and plenty more is coming as heavy rain moves up the country. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day… Audio
Heavy rain and wind batter much of Aotearoa
It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
School holidays weather: 'Not what most parents would hope for'
Bad weather which lashed Canterbury over the weekend has moved north and stalled over Wellington and southern Wairarapa.
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Canterbury's red wind warning lifted, Wellington power restored
More than 9000 homes were expected to be without power for two hours in the capital.
Canterbury braces for 150 km/h gusts
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and further north, as gale force winds and heavy rains loom.
Red warning issued: Gale-force winds to hammer Canterbury
The red wind warning could see gusts of up to 150km/h and pose a threat to life from flying items and falling trees, MetService warns.
Stormy September settles into La Niña summer, says scientist
NZ faces a turbulent September as La Niña returns for the fifth time in six years, promising calmer weather by October.
As it happened: Road snowfall warnings in place
As it happened: Fire crews put out a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
El Niño's hidden role in hay fever season
We are heading into the season of itchy eyes and runny noses - and new research says the climate could be making it worse. Audio
SH2 Remutaka Hill to remain closed overnight due to severe gales
MetService forecast strong northwesterlies gales gusting at 130km/h in parts of the Canterbury High Country.
Trapped driver rescued after truck rolls in high winds
MetService has forecast strong northwesterlies up to 130km/h with heavy rain and thunderstorms lashing South Island. Audio
Heavy rain and wind warnings in place for parts of the country
Hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island. Metservice's Heather Keats spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Avocado growers count losses after wild wind damage
Strong winds battered Bay of Plenty and Coromandel orchards, with growers left mulching trees and salvaging fruit.
Yacht smashed on rocks near Auckland Harbour Bridge
A rogue mooring and wild winds left the vessel stranded and destroyed, with the owner overseas.
Strong rain, gales set to sweep much of NZ
Widespread downpours and damaging winds are expected late Tuesday through Thursday. Video
Hundreds still without power as heavy winds hit
Most of the damage was caused by collapsed trees that brought down powerlines. Audio
