Weather
Ex Cyclone Tam hits Northland
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam up north, Far North District mayor Moko Tepania and Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland updates on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam
For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, Auckland Emergency Management general manager, Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam batters the North Island
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has been battering the North Island overnight bringing gale force winds and heavy rain to northern regions. Winds up to 140km/h were expected, along with heavy rain. RNZ… Audio
Ex Cyclone Tam brings wild weather
Cyclone Tam is bringing sustained heavy rain and severe easterly gales, the worst of which will ease tomorrow, but rain will head south heading into the weekend. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
Cyclone Tam warnings for Thursday: Northland first to be hit
A yacht has sunk in Northland, and the region is being warned Thursday's weather will get wild again as Cyclone Tam sweeps south to other regions. Audio
Cyclone Tam: Far North mayor Moko Tepania
We get the latest on the impact of Cyclone Tam as it batters the upper North Island with Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania. Audio
MetService update on Cyclone Tam
Meteorologist John Law provides the latest updates on the wild weather affecting the North Island. Audio
Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam making way through the country
Brace for strong winds and intense downpours - as ex-tropical cyclone Tam lashes large parts of the country. The wild weather's already begun with more than 1000 homes in Northland losing power… Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam bringing heavy rain and strong winds
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is delivering heavy rain and strong winds to the upper North Island with Northland so far the most affected region. Metservice is warning the wild weather is expected to last… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, Northland Civil Defence is urging residents to prepare for possible high winds and power outages as weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches, the New Zealand… Audio
Community rallies to protect surf club from flooding
The surf club had been hit badly by flooding in the past.
Northlanders urged to brace for strong winds and heavy rain
Northland Civil Defence is urging residents to prepare for possible high winds and power outages as weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches. Northland reporter Peter de Graf spoke to… Audio
Tropical Cyclone Tam makes its way towards NZ
Tropical Cyclone Tam is making its way south towards New Zealand, as stormy weather is already starting to hit the country. Far North District Council mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince… Audio
Heavy rain and strong winds to hit upper North Island
MetService is warning more watches and warnings could be on the way, as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Tam hits the country. MetService meterologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cyclone Tam is moving towards Aotearoa just in time for Easter
It wouldn't be Easter without the threat of a cyclone - Weather Watch's Phillip Duncan casts his expert eye up tropical cyclone Tam Audio
Northlanders warned storm will be wilder than any in many months
A forecaster says last week's drought-breaking rain, though heavy, was delivered by a "common or garden" front.
Storm bringing wild weather to NZ classified as a tropical cyclone
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the upper North Island. Here's what you need to know.
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.