Weather
Settled weather on the way after strong winds
A mix of rain, storms and strong winds that affected parts of the country earlier this week is expected to make its presence felt in the Chathams on Wednesday. MetService's communications… Audio
Horowhenua mayor on Levin tornado
The Horowhenua mayor says he's extremely grateful no one was hurt on Tuesday when a tornado ripped through town. Bernie Wanden spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
How do tornadoes form?
Could you explain the difference between a tornado and a hurricane? Audio
Levin residents 'shaken up', run for cover as tornado hits
"We were standing by the right hand window and saw the balcony detach and came towards the window, so we ran for cover."
Recent rainfall helps ease strict water restrictions in Dargaville
Water saved since 11 March would almost fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Floodwaters sweep through kohanga reo classrooms in Petone
A big clean-up is underway at a kohanga reo in Petone, after floodwaters swept through classrooms during heavy rain on Tuesday morning. Kokiri marae and kohanga general manager Tina Olsen-Ratana spoke… Audio
Tornado causes damage in Levin
Parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado which brought down trees, smashed windows and lifted roofs on Tuesday morning. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Petone kōhanga reo battles flash floods after heavy rain
The Barnes Street industrial area has a history of flooding.
Wild weather causes havoc in Wellington
Wild weather has been hitting parts of the country this morning. There are reports strong winds are bringing trees downs and lifting roofs of houses in Levin and Waikawa Reporter Mary Argue has more. Audio
Five-metre swells as severe gales forecast across central, southern regions
MetService says there will be severe gales across central and southern New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands on Tuesday.
Sewage flows into estuary after heavy rain hits Tasman
About 50 cubic metres of sewage has flowed into the Waimea Estuary.
Thousands of lightning strikes recorded overnight
A squally cocktail of rain, hail, wind and thunderstorms tracked across the upper South Island, Taranaki, Waikato and Auckland. Audio
Squally thunderstorms move across the country
A squally cocktail of rain, hail, wind and thunderstorms tracked across the upper South Island, Taranaki, Waikato and Auckland. MetService Duty Forecaster Katie Hillyer spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
'Small possibility that we may see some tornadoes' - Stormy weather on way
Parts of Taranaki, Waikato and Auckland could be hit by squally thunderstorms tonight as a low moves in from the Tasman Sea.
Rain hinders Myanmar quake relief as death toll climbs to 3471
Aid agencies have warned the combination of the unseasonable rains and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of disease, including cholera, among quake survivors. Audio
Volunteers help flood-affected graziers in Western Qld
Widespread flooding in Western Queensland is beginning to ease as volunteers help clear the remaining damage.
Northland farmers welcome heavy rainfall amid drought
The president of Federated Farmers in Northland says farmers have been grateful for the downpour.
Few showers remain, but the worst of the bad weather is over - for now
The last of the bad weather is over, MetService says, after two days of severe weather alerts - but the rain will linger in some places.
Heavy rain continues to pound North Island, as southern threat passes
The eastern Bay of Plenty is expected to bear the brunt of the worst downpours.
