Weather
Chilly tinge due for South Island temperatures
Southern parts will soon be experiencing "some of the coldest air of the year so far". Audio
Cold temperatures signal the end of summer for the south
It's going to be a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend. Metservice meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ecological restoration study taking place in Tasman
Environmental groups have launched a study of rivers in the Tasman District in the hopes restoring native plants could protect communities during extreme weather events. Samantha Gee reports. Audio
Temperatures set to drop in South Island in next few days
A cold front could cause temperatures to plunge later this week, particularly in the South Island.
Hundreds still without power after last week's storm
Most of those still cut off are in the Whanganui-Rangitīkei region, says Powerco.
Seven albatrosses among scores of sea birds grounded by last week's storm
"We knew something was going to happen, but we didn't expect it to be as bad as it has been."
Search & rescuer told police he could hear noise in order to continue search
A leading search and rescue operator says he told police he could hear a noise so the search for a missing firefighter could continue. A coronial inquest is exploring the desperate search and rescue… Audio
Snowstorm blankets US northeast as New York sees travel ban
The so-called "Nor'easter" pummelled the region overnight, disrupting flights and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
Calls for compensation after week with no power in Wellington
Nicola Hill lost power early last week after a storm battered her home. She's had no fridge, stove or hot water since.
Muriwai residents describe escape from landslides during Cyclone Gabrielle
Residents of Auckland's Muriwai have described their frantic escape from landslides during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. A coronial inquest is investigating the deaths of two volunteer firefighters after… Audio
Three properties red-stickered in flood-hit Banks Peninsula
The local state of emergency in Canterbury's Banks Peninsula was lifted at 12.30pm on Monday.
Weather anxiety increases following recent storms
Nine local states of emergency have been declared so far in 2026, that's already more than were declared in all of 2025 and 2024. Repeated weather events and wider concerns about climate change can… Audio
Hundreds of Wellington homes still without power a week after storm
The extremely gusty nature of last week's storm was making it take longer than expected to restore power to some, Wellington Electricity says.
Evacuation alert as bushfire rages out of control in Victoria
Mountainous terrain is making it difficult for firefighters to battle the blaze from the ground, the ABC reported.
40 student volunteers part of Banks Peninsula clean up crew
The request for volunteers came from Civil Defence on Friday night.
A state of emergency, again and again and again
After another run of storms, do declarations of states of emergency risk "crying wolf"?
Mostly dry skies after turbulent week
After a wet start to the week, most of the county is set for temps in the low to mid-20s this weekend. Video
'Sort it out': Minister's frustration with flooded cycleway
Commuting cyclists are choosing to avoid the tunnel and go through a pedestrian tunnel on bikes.
Waikato states of emergency extended
Waipā Mayor Mike Pettit said the district still had a long way to go when it came to repairs.
Family 'left with nothing' after large slip hits home
A Lower Hutt man said time appeared to go into slow motion when a 10 by 30 square metre expanse of his back yard slid away on Monday.
