Weather
'I don't have time to be scared': Kiwis in Florida flee 'monster' storm
"I have to make sure my kids are safe," Erica Dill-Russell, a New Zealander living in Tampa, says
What is hurricane season and why is it so dangerous?
Milton is the latest hurricane to strike Florida, coming just weeks after deadly Helene. But why now? Here's what you need to know.
Hurricane Milton supercharged due to warmer oceans: Scientist
An Auckland University climate scientist says Hurricane Milton which is due to make landfall in Florida is a creature of climate change. Dr Kevin Trenberth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
According to The American National Hurricane Centre Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida. Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to… Audio
Millions in Florida evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Millions of people have left Florida's west coast ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton. Matthew Gardner lives in Frostproof Florida and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Florida-based meteorologist on Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is heading toward Florida - meteorologist Lewis Turner is in Jacksonville, Leonard Powell asked Lew when the storm is expected to make Audio
Pacific readies itself for cyclone season
While Hurricane Milton is about to smash parts of Florida, the Pacific cyclone season is shaping up to be a relative fizzer - Kalafi Moala reports from Tonga Audio
'Evacuate now, now' - Biden warns as Hurricane Milton hits Florida
Storm-battered Florida braced for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton which strengthened back to a Category 5 storm Tuesday, as US President Joe Biden begged residents to flee what he warned could be…
What we know about the cyclone risk in New Zealand this season
Northern New Zealand is at normal to higher-than-normal risk of a tropical cyclone this season, NIWA and MetService say.
Businesses in Balclutha look to bounce back after floods
In an industrial area on the outskirts of Balclutha in south Otago, more than a dozen businesses are trying to get back on their feet after last week's floods. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to MV Motors… Audio
Powerful Hurricane Milton takes aim at Tampa as Florida braces for fresh blow
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis and US President Joe Biden have declared state of emergencies as people scramble to prepare for the storm's arrival.
PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
Fallen tree blocks major road in Auckland
Police responded on Monday to reports of the tree blocking Manukau Road, between the intersections of Symonds Street and Lombardy Green.
Buyout blueprint on the way - Mitchell
It will allow homeowners hit by extreme weather know where they stand, emergency management minister says. Audio
Govt working on buyout scheme for homeowners affected by weather - Mitchell
The Emergency Management Minister said the government is working on a buy out blue print so home owners hit by extreme weather know where they stand. About a dozen Dunedin houses have been red… Audio
Repeat flood victims call on council for help
"I consciously couldn't sell it to somebody, knowing that it's going to flood," St Kilda resident Ria Stout says. "How could you? ... It's flooded twice." Audio
Weather this week: Cold spell on the way as rain eases
Recent bad weather across the country - particularly Otago - is expected to ease by the end of this week.
Boil water warnings, care urged with sandbags after Dunedin floods
Water restrictions remain in place and 20 local roads are still closed after the torrential rainfall. Audio
More heavy rain forecast for Otago next week
A front is expected to move up the South Island on Tuesday.
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered amid flooding
The South Island continues to recover from a two-day series of record rain, but locals have also come together to help their neighbours.
