Weather
Stranded convoys freed, Canterbury residents urged to avoid travel
A wild day of weather has residents cleaning up flooding in Tararua District and road closures in the South Island.
Pahiatua homes inundated by floodwater
Residents have lost belongings, including a child's crib, to flooding, while others were "shocked" when they woke to find their homes completely surrounded by water.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto, billed as the 'real deal'
The Category 2 storm is likely to produce life-threatening flooding and storm surges.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Wet, wild and chilly weather on the way
There are a bunch of watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for some parts of the country this weekend.
'Winter isn't over yet', forecaster warns
"Keep an eye out for any further watches or warnings in the coming days," MetService's Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says.
More support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers
Prolonged dry weather and challenging financial conditions have made circumstances tough for farmers in the the region.
Weather: Severe gales for the east coast of the North Island ease
MetService confirmed all warnings and watches have now been lifted.
Rivers and lakes at low levels due to dry winter
A dry winter is seeing rivers and lakes across the motu at low levels - damaging the ecology of the waterways as well as pushing up power prices. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Weather: Cold temperatures and rain on the way
All of the country is expected to see rain this week, with some parts in for frosty sub-zero mornings.
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
In Pukekohe, a mild winter weather has prevailed with regular rainfall. Vegetables are literally jumping out of the ground. Marlborough grape growers have finished with pruning and most are on track… Audio
Rare disturbance above Antarctica brings chill to NZ
A polar vortex ususally keeps harsh, wintry conditions locked up near the South Pole but on rare occasions its makes its way further north.
Weekend weather: Negative temps Friday and more frosty days expected
A wet weekend is expected in the north of the North Island.
Weather: Cold snap continues with -5.9C low and rain in the North
Rain was expected in Northland, northern Auckland, the East Coast and Wellington, mainly fine elsewhere on Thursday.
Heavy rain warning for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
As winter weather works its way around the country, heavy rain and snow are expected in some areas.
Ferries cancelled amid wind and swells
Interislander has cancelled all sailings of the Aratere and the Kaiarahi is facing delays. Audio
Water breaks, fans and ice as heatwave forces Olympic tweaks
Olympic Games athletes are adapting to a heatwave that is hitting Paris and much of France.
Southern skifields welcome snow
Southern snow bunnies will be ecstatic after half-a-metre of fresh powder fell on two of Queenstown's skifields on Tuesday. Cardrona Alpine Resort general manager Laura Hedley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Heavy snow warnings for parts of Canterbury
Heavy snow warnings are still in force for parts of Canterbury on Wednesday. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Highways shut as heavy snow, rain and winds hit the South Island
A cold front has hit the South Island, and it is headed for the North. Audio
