Rain
Thames-Coromandel MP urges locals to be cautious
Scott Simpson is the Thames-Coromandel MP. He has the latest on the weather in the region, and what locals can expect over the weekend. Video, Audio
Coroglen Valley residents amazed no one died in wild weather
Coroglen Valley residents describe how cows were swept away several kilometres by the floodwaters earlier this week, and how a bridge was damaged after a river swelled by 10 metres. Video, Audio
Heavy rain, thunder on way for upper North Island
Metservice meteorologist Georgina Griffiths tells Checkpoint what people in the upper North Island should expect over the next couple of days. Audio
Couple left clinging to tree after being swept away in floodwaters
A couple was left clinging to a tree for two hours after they were swept away by floodwaters in the Coromandel. Video, Audio
Clean up of newly recarpeted home on hold until weather clears
The rain messed up Denis Beaver's just recarpeted and revamped home in Whangamata's industrial zone. Bu this clean-up's on hold with more severe weather expected to sweep through in the next couple of… Audio
200 children and adults evacuated from Hunua campgrounds
Civil Defence says 200 children and adults have been evacuated from the YMCA Camp Adair campgrounds in the Hunua Ranges following torrential rain overnight. Audio
Floods close roads in Coromandel
Civil Defence says the torrential rain overnight has caused the worst weather event in a decade, with slips isolating some communities and floodwaters a metre deep across the road. Audio
Civil Defence warning drivers in flooded areas to stay home if possible
The Head of Emergency Operations for Auckland Civil Defence, Aaron Davis, says the rain looks set to continue and people need to keep an eye on conditions and to look after each other. Audio
Torrential rain has left roads closed, and a school camp isolated in Hunua
Heavy overnight rain in south eastern Auckland has caused flooding and slips. 800 people are without power and a group of people are stranded at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges. Audio
Flooding and slips affecting south Auckland following heavy rain
Heavy overnight rain in south eastern Auckland has caused flooding and slips. 800 people are without power and a group of people are stranded at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges. Audio
Northland rain welcome, but not a drought-breaker
Farmers and growers in parts of Northland are welcoming the first significant rain in the region for months.
Lingering storm to hit Fiji's Viti Levu directly
A tropical depression that has been affecting Fiji for five days has intensified and is moving directly towards the main island, Viti Levu. Video
Heavy rain and flood warning for Fiji
Fiji weather services say heavy rain could cause flooding in low lying and flood prone areas.
Heavy rain in PNG causes mayhem
Heavy rain in the highlands of Papua New Guinea has destroyed bridges and roads isolating a large number of rural communities.
Rain in Fiji set to start easing
The Fiji Met Office says two days of rain should start to ease from tonight and into tomorrow.
Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Akld
Heavy rain caused absolute havoc in Auckland earlier today with two people trapped in a car in Pukekohe and houses and businesses flooded. Audio
Flooding in Porirua
Torrential rain there this morning flooded out streets, trapped people in their cars and forced some into evacuation centres. Audio
Wellington deluge
Mark Owen of the NZTA gives an update on the road conditions around the Wellington region. Audio
Porirua's under water following heavy rain
A rain bomb's turned Porirua into a a giant pool forcing schools to close and causing disruption to traffic. The flooding has led to State High way 58 from Paremata to Pauatahanui being closed as well… Audio, Gallery
Second ODI abandoned
Play was abandoned for the second one day cricket match between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Napier without a ball being bowled.
