Weather

In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio

In the North Island, some of the strongest gusts in a decade are affecting Wellington. Reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district as heavy rain and surface flooding is expected to cut off access to the Selwyn Huts community. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio

Wellington and the Wairarapa Coast are bracing for some of the strongest winds in a decade, gusting up to 130 kilometres per hour. Ashleigh McCaull is overlooking Wellington Airport and she spoke to… Audio

Canterbury is bracing for heavy snow, strong winds and even more rain. Environment Canterbury general manager of hazards Leigh Griffiths spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts… Audio

Heavy rain has been falling in the district Canterbury particularly in the plains and foothill areas. Reporter Keiller McDuff provides the latest updates. Audio

Twenty-four weather warnings and watches are in place covering large parts of the country this morning, as gale-force winds, heavy rain, flooding, and snow bear down. Federated Farmers North… Audio

Emergency officials say the storm lashing Canterbury is forecast to bring up to three times the amount of rain as the region would usually see in a month. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio

Wild weather is lashing the country, with Canterbury bearing the brunt of a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, strong winds and snow. A rain warning could be upgraded to red for North… Audio

In today's episode, wild weather is on its way for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds, a former inmate has described a total prisoner voting… Audio

Wild weather is in store for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds from Wednesday. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A wintry blast is about to close roads and cancel ferries. MetService meteorologist, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

What's up with the seasons? Katie Kenny explains. Audio