Snow
Movements in Manawatu hampered by weather
The central plateau is a white out with all roads closed. Alexander Robertson tried to get to his family farm at Rangiwahia, on the western edge of the Ruahine ranges north of Palmerston North… Audio
Power out for thousands of homes across Nth Island
The lines company Powerco has had 25 crews working through the night to fix any hazardous broken lines. But there are still thousands without power. Powerco's network operations manager, Phil Marsh… Audio
Turbulent Thursday: What you need to know
Strong winds and rain are bearing down on the central and lower North Island as heavy weather closes roads across the country. Get the essential information here.
Ohakune cut off amid heaviest snow storm this century
The Desert Road is closed and the ski town of Ohakune is cut off after a dumping of snow described as the heaviest in more than 20 years. Snow even fell on the outskirts of Rotorua. Video, Audio
Ohakune cut off by snow
The Desert Road is closed and the ski town of Ohakune is cut off after a dumping of snow described as the heaviest in more than 20 years. Video, Audio
Southern regions covered in blanket of snow
People in South Canterbury and Central Otago have spent the day under a blanket of snow. Bridget Burke spoke to a few folk who were in the thick of it. Video, Audio
Snow creates dangerous conditions on roads
Snow has closed roads throughout the South Island, including the Inland Road into Kaikoura. Mark Owen of NZTA warns people to take extra care, and avoid unnecessary travel. Video, Audio
Snow closes roads as wintry chill hits
A bitterly cold front has swept through the country overnight - with snow hitting parts of the South Island, including Dunedin and Canterbury. Contractors have been out since late last night spreading… Audio
Snow, crashes, slips close NZ roads
Severe weather is affecting roads in the South Island, with people being advised to delay travel if possible with the worst affected areas being Canterbury and Otago. Audio
Snow/ice keep roads closed in the south
Several roads in the South Island remain closed by snow and ice, and contractors have been out all night spreading grit in an effort to get roads reopened.The Transport Agency says driving is… Audio
Ice plagues southern roads as cold snap moves north
Heavy snow has closed several South Island roads, with ice and black ice causing treacherous driving conditions on others. Audio
Wintry weather: what you need to know
Some ferry sailings across the Cook Strait have been cancelled and many state highway warnings remain in place.
Farmers braced for 'alarming snow event'
Farmers in the hill country and foothills of Mid and North Canterbury are in the firing line.
Anger as ski company charges for sledding and tobogganing
Ruapehu locals are angry that a ski company will soon start charging people who want to sled, toboggan and throw snowballs. The chief executive of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, Ross Copland, says it's part of… Audio
Anger as ski company charges for sledding and tobogganing
Ruapehu locals are angry the skifield operator will soon charge people who want to sled, tobaggan and throw snowballs on its Turoa and Whakapapa skiifields. It has before always been free. Audio
Running Rangitaiki
Landcorp's Rangitaiki Station on the Central Plateau is one of the SOE's larger enterprises. It has tens of thousands of animals, including New Zealand's largest deer herd. There are 20 staff and over… Audio
Running Rangitaiki
Landcorp's Rangitaiki Station on the Central Plateau is one of the SOE's larger enterprises. It has tens of thousands of animals, including New Zealand's largest deer herd. There are 20 staff and over…
AudioHawaii gets snow and winter weather warning
Parts of the US state of Hawaii have received a winter weather warning, with almost a metre of snow over the past few days.
Snow falls in Tokyo
It has not snowed in the Japanese capital in November for more than 50 years.
The Science Of... Snow
What is snow? How and where is it made? Why is it white? Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset head to Mt Ruapehu in search of the answers to all your questions about snow. Audio, Gallery
