Weather
Chance of snowy roads in the South Island
Drivers travelling across the South Island could be met with snow-covered roads this morning with a heavy downfall forecast.
Warnings are in place for several alpine passes, and up to four… Audio
Polar blast to bring snow
An icy front is due to grip parts of New Zealand today with snow down to low levels expected on both islands. Joining Nick Truebridge with the latest is WeatherWatch forecaster Philip Duncan. Audio
Farmers trudge on with 'consistently wet and terrible' conditions
One Waipukurau farmer says livestock and people are getting tired of the challenging conditions that have been ongoing for the past three months.
Antarctic blast set to test power network capabilities
Transpower says an Antarctic blast this week could set an October record for electricity demand, but it expects the lights to stay on.
Slipping away: Can we keep fixing up after landslides?
Landslides can happen anywhere there is a slope, at any time. Can we stop them? Audio
Hurricane Ian death toll climbs to 83, officials defend response
The death toll from Hurricane Ian has climbed past 80 as embattled residents in Florida and the Carolinas face a recovery expected to cost tens of billions of dollars, and some officials cop criticism…
Polar vortex spinning toward NZ mid-week - snow expected
There's a cold blast coming this week with a chunk of the tropospheric polar vortex about to whip our way.
Temperatures are set to drop around mid-week, and there might even be snow.
In Te… Audio
'Quick blast of cold air' expected for much of country
Turbulent spring weather is forecast to bring another cold spell later this week across much of Aotearoa as an icy front moves up from Antarctica. Audio
Chance of spring snow for Te Waipounamu
Parts of Te Waipounamu could be hit by a rare spring snowfall this week as an icy front from Antarctica moves up the country.
Snow could fall to sea level in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula on… Audio
'It's all just completely gone' - Death toll rises in Hurricane Ian
Florida and the Carolinas' residents face a disaster recovery expected to cost tens of billions of dollars following Hurricane Ian, while the death toll of 50 is expected to rise.
Icy blast coming this week - forecasters
A cold polar blast will hit this week, and forecasters are warning snow and ice are on their way.
Florida, Carolinas count the cost of one of the worst US hurricanes
Florida, North and South Carolina were on Saturday trying to recover from the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the US mainland.
Wet weather drenches much of North Island
Two state highways in the North Island are closed due to a fallen tree and a slip, with heavy rain expected in northern and eastern areas.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina after Florida destruction
The Category 1 storm swept ashore near Georgetown after hitting Florida, where there have now been reports of at least 21 deaths, on Wednesday.
Hurricane Ian: Death toll rises as storm strengthens
A huge search and rescue effort is continuing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which cut a swathe of destruction across the US state.
Floridians wake to devastion from Hurricane Ian
Floridians woke to catastrophic devastation this morning after Hurricane Ian slammed into the state's southwestern coast. At least 17 people are dead but US President Joe Biden is warning it could be… Video, Audio
Heavy rain watches in place for parts of the north island
The school holidays are off to a soggy start in the parts of the north with teeth-chattering temperatures predicted over the coming days in the south, Auckland's under a heavy rain watch and could get… Video, Audio
Fears Ian will be deadliest hurricane in Florida's history - Biden
One of the most dangerous storms to hit the US in years has left 2.4 million homes and businesses in Florida without power and floodwaters surging inland.
Minister meets with Nelson council to check on progress after floods
The recovery continues in Nelson and Marlborough, where many residents have been unable to return home due to damaged roads or because their properties are unlivable.
Cooler temps to go 'out the window' as summer approaches
Temperatures are forecast to be warmer than average in the North Island and most of the South Island until the end of the year.
