Weather
Heavy rain warning for Gisborne, Tai Rāwhiti overnight
Up to 100 mm of rain is expected over Gisborne City and Northern Tai Rāwhiti - until about 8am Wednesday.
'The epitome of Wellington on a good day'
And it's set to continue for the rest of the week.
All about allergies with Mark Dixon
Allergy NZ CEO Mark Dixon joins Anna Thomas to answer all your itchy, sneezy, stuffy questions. Audio
Auckland, Coromandel in storm's firing line early tomorrow
Residents are being warned to brace for heavy rain and gale-force winds as a subtropical low sweeps down from Northland.
Northland's fire ban eased as rain arrives
The decision means outdoor fires can only be lit with fire permits authorised by Fire and Emergency, returning Te Tai Tokerau to a restricted fire season.
Upper North Island braces for wild weather
Wild weather is expected to hit the upper North Island early this week. MetService meteorologist Clare O'Connor spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Heavy rain and gales for northern parts of North Island
There is a high chance of the heavy rain watch upgrading to a warning in Northland.
Wild weather on way for North Island
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit Northland, Auckland and Coromandel over the next couple of days.
Severe weather in New South Wales continues into third day
The State Emergency Service has responded to 2825 incidents in the past 24 hours.
Weather: Wellington's summer finally arrives
The first weather warnings for 2025 could come next week, MetService says, but not before we enjoy a "long-awaited summer feel".
Queensland battered by hail, winds
More than 1700 residents remain without power after a storm with winds possibly stronger than 90km/h fell trees.
Worst storm in years pounds Sydney
More than 140,000 homes have been without power while a man was killed when a tree fell on his car.
The lowdown on sunscreens and detox kits
Tis the season of sunburn and hangovers and today Anna speaks with Consumer NZ's Belinda Castles about how to ensure you've got effective sun protection. Audio
Firefighters warned of 'breaking point' weeks before deadly fires
One veteran who is also a union boss said residents could pay a deadly price due to cutbacks.
Mayor's relief as dam dispute finally ends
"It's been a long and tortuous process to get this far," mayor Tim King says of the five-year saga.
$7 million pegged for Edgecumbe flood litigation
A regional council believes it will cost this amount to litigate claims brought against it over the flood eight years ago.
Aussie couple who lost home in fire had cancelled contents insurance
Stuart and Vikki Guy were celebrating Christmas Day in their daughter's house when they learned their home had caught fire.
Worst start to Wellington's summer in a decade
Complaining about the weather is a national pastime, but some of it is justified this year, official data shows.
Wellington on track for worst summer on record
Complaining about the weather is somewhat of a national past-time and it turns out this summer, those in Wellington are justified in their woes. Mary Argue has more. Audio
Fierce winds expected as fire crews battle LA fires
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week. AP's International Affiliate correspondent Phillip… Audio
