Weather
More snow, cold weather expected in South Island
MetService said more snow is expected on Friday afternoon for the Canterbury High Country. Video
As it happened: Thousands without power, schools closed, as heavy snow hits
The Transport Agency is warning people to take caution on roads across the Central Otago area.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 September
On today's episode, Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan speaks about heavy snow fall down in the region. The Health Minister is confident that the government's five new health targets will lift… Audio
Snow is continuing to fall in Central Otago
Snow is continuing to fall in Central Otago with power still out to about 3,500 homes. Mayor Tim Cadogan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Thousands of homes without power in Central Otago
Snow is falling in Central Otago with power is out to about 3,500 homes. Almost 12-hundred homes in Alexandra are without power, according to the Aurora Energy website. Lauder Resident Darryl Jones… Audio
Snow and rain is set to hit the South Island
Heavy snow warnings are in force for inland Otago until midday and Canterbury south of the Rakaia River until three o'clock this afternoon. MetService meterologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Death toll in Vietnam flooding nears 200
Several Hanoi districts remained inundated on Thursday as floods and landslides continued to affect areas in northern Vietnam.
Weather: Heavy rain, snowfall expected for much of lower South Island
MetService is warning people drive cautiously in the weather and avoid low-lying areas. Video
Decision time on Auckland's shorelines
Auckland Council is developing Shoreline Adaption Plans covering 3,200 kilometres of coastline, as our shores are battered by wilder weather. Audio
Gabrielle the 'new benchmark' for future storms in New Zealand - researcher
A new study found climate change increased the amount of rain that fell during Cyclone Gabrielle by 10 percent, compared to pre-global warming.
Snow forecast for the deep south
MetService is forecasting a mix of thunderstorms, snow, rain, and even hail for the South Island and lower North Island on Tuesday. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Typhoon Yagi leaves dozens dead in Vietnam
The typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Weather: Wind and rain to continue, with snow now too
There will be a brief reprieve from the recent unsettled weather later this week, before business-as-usual resumes.
Performing arts quadruple threat: Petmal Petelo
You may have heard the phrase ‘triple threat’ in the arts, but Petmal Petelo is perhaps a quadruple threat. A dancer, actor, stage manager and assistant director she’s been steadily rising in the… Audio
Strong winds, rain expected for large parts of country
MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the lower North Island and parts of the South Island on Saturday.
Council files charges against three companies over slip
The defendants are due to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 21 October.
Wet and windy weather forecast Saturday, more settled, cooler Sunday
A wet and windy Saturday is forecast for some as a front moves up the country with more settled but cooler weather expected on Sunday.
Spring has sprung - Sunny weather to turn windy, rainy for weekend
Thursday and Friday will see sun and dry conditions for most places, but wetter conditions are expected to arrive on Saturday.
Winter 2024 was the third-warmest on record
Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
