Weather
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds expected for first week of school holidays
It is a sunny start for many these school holidays, but it is not expected to last.
The forecast for the summer
New Zealander of the Year, international climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger joins us to take a long at the long-term weather predictions for New Zealand's summer months. Audio
In pictures: Hurricane Helene batters Florida
Hurricane Helene has already begun to cause damage in Florida, as authorities plead for people to evacuate before forecast massive storm surges - here's what has been happening.
Hurricane Helene slams into Florida, fears of widespread damage, deaths
Helene hit Florida packing sustained winds of around 209 kph, the National Hurricane Center said, making it a powerful Category 4 storm. Audio
Aucklanders feeling the heat in medium density homes
Some residents of medium density homes surveyed by Auckland Council say the upper levels of terraced houses and duplexes are so hot in summer, they are difficult to use. Audio
Ending 'rivalry' between weather agencies makes sense - forecaster
An independent weather forecaster says merging MetService and NIWA is a smart decision, but many challenges remain for the sector. Audio
Independent forecaster on NIWA and MetService merge
The government has announced a major shakeup in weather forecasting, with NIWA and MetService set to merge. Independent forecaster Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather: Fine, dry weekend ahead
A band of high pressure is set to bring settled conditions for most of the motu as daylight saving begins.
Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida with fierce winds, storm surge
Officials warns the hurricane is "not a survivable event" for people in coastal and low-lying areas of Florida's Wakulla County, and they should listen to evacuation orders.
Wellington water restrictions coming this weekend
The annual shift to conserve water as rainfall decreases in summer starts on Sunday.
What's changed at Auckland Council since the anniversary floods?
A report by the Office of the Auditor General has found that Auckland Council is now better placed to respond to the next natural disaster, compared to early 2023.
Heavy wind and rain alerts for many areas through Thursday
Heavy rains are on their way and some areas could face 160mm, while strong winds are also expected in some places.
Warning as strong winds arrive around country, snow showers in south
A trough brings a risk of severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120km/h in exposed places.
Gale and snow warnings issued for next two days
Severe gales are expected, as well as snow and strong winds that could approach gales in parts, MetService warns.
High avalanche risk closes Milford Road
Volatile weather over the next few days could bring further disruptions, increased avalanche hazard and road closures.
Severe thunderstorm alert over central and eastern North Island
There is heavy rain, hail, squally wind gusts and frequent lightning forecast until 5pm.
More rain, thunderstorms on way as downpour causes slip
It'll be a fairly unsettled looking Friday for most around the country. Audio
Wet weather forecast for western parts of country
Don't swap the gumboots for jandals just yet - more wet weather is on the way for western parts of New Zealand, but eastern areas are set to see the sun as the weekend arrives. Metservice… Audio
Extra power provided after overnight demand surge
Transpower says measures taken by generators last night has avoided the chance of a power shortage this morning. Demand surged last night and again this morning because of freezing temperatures… Audio
Thunderstorms, gales, cold temperatures hit as spring starts
Strong winds and thunderstorms hit Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Coromandel last night - with 120 kilometer per hour winds leaving some Auckland homes without power. The South Island… Audio
