Weather
Cyclone Hale set to bring bad weather to already battered spots
The central and eastern North Island are set for another battering of wind and rain, after an already less-than-spectacular summer.
NIWA forecaster Chris Brandolino and Thames Civil Defence… Audio
Cyclone Hale will be 'hard hitting' for Coromandel
Coromandel residents are being warned to prepare for Cyclone Hale, which is due to strike the country from tomorrow night.
Dr Paul Craddock: Summer Insect Invasion!
A perfect storm of rain, humid and damp weather has pest experts predicting a boom in insect numbers over the next month. To talk us through why this is happening - Pest Management Association of New… Audio
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for majority of North Island
Parts of the North Island could see thunderstorms with downpours of up to 40mm per hour.
Never-ending rain sowing grief for vegetable growers
Heavy wind and rain has been hitting the country since before Christmas, spoiling the season for many growers hoping for a good crop harvest.
Civil defence ready as more storms head for Coromandel
Civil defence is working with coastal scientists as a storm surge is predicted for the already soaked Coromandel peninsula.
Rainy summer will continue to dampen spirits - NIWA
Keep your umbrellas at the ready as forecasters predict a wet summer ahead.
'Pretty crazy' bug invasion expected after summer downpour
It won't just be the ants marching one by one, pest controllers are warning.
Wild weather: Some respite for Coromandel, festival in Tauranga called off
Juicy Festival's Tauranga stop has been called off due to weather concerns. But further north, the wild weather is easing in the Coromandel peninsula.
Hastings music festival cancelled after artists withdraw
Summer music festival Nest Fest has been cancelled as four artists pulled out.
Soggy ASB tournament forges ahead
The ASB Classic tennis tournament is back - but the Auckland weather hasn't got the memo. Rain has interrupted the first four days of the women's event - frustrating players and fans - and forcing… Audio
Coromandel thrashed by wild weather - more to come
Holidaymakers and residents in Coromandel have had another thrashing of rain overnight, and it's not easing up anytime soon. Widespread power outages and road closures have already affected the… Audio
New heavy rain warnings for Coromandel, BOP, top of South Island
Wild weather has closed roads, cutting power and bringing down slips. Audio
Coromandel bears brunt of wild weather
It's been a wet and stormy night in many parts of the Upper North Island. Coromandel seems to have borne the brunt of the wild weather - power is out to several hundred homes, and heavy rain has… Audio
ASB Classic powers on despite wet weather
The ASB Classic women's tennis tournament has been battered by wet weather - and more is forecast. Yesterday, five first round singles matches had to be concluded on indoor courts, behind closed… Audio
Wild weather wipes Northland holiday trade
Coromandel has borne the brunt of the wild weather overnight. More than 230 properties are without power in Whangamata and Tapu. The 309 road connecting the region's west and east coasts is closed due… Audio
Gloomy outlook for northern holiday destinations
More holiday spots are bracing for bad weather across the northern parts of the country. Last night, MetService issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the next few days. This is leaving… Audio
Power outages in Northland, holidaymakers in Coromandel warned to act quickly
Hundreds of homes are without power and campgrounds are emptying fast in Te Tai Tokerau amid non-stop rain and wind. Audio
Weather forces second North Island gig to be called off
Tauranga's A Summer's Day Live is off, following yesterday's canning of the Summer Haze concert in north Auckland.
Thirty-hour deluge begins in Northland
Thirty hours of non-stop heavy rain started falling in Northland overnight. Weather watches are in force for the top of the North Island, with torrential rain, gales and high seas expected, as well as… Audio
