Weather
Tropical Cyclone Jasper out to open water and intensifying
The Solomon Islands meteorological service has cancelled the tropical cyclone warning, as Jasper lifts to a category 4.
Tropical cyclone Jasper impacts Solomon Islands as it slowly moves away
The heavy rain associated with Tropical Cyclone Jasper has compromised water supplies in parts of Solomon Islands.
Around the motu : Samantha Gee covering Nelson
It's the beginning of a hot, dry, El Niño summer for the top of the South Island and water restrictions have been introduced in Nelson and Tasman already, Sam talks to Kathryn about a group of… Audio
The world in weather
Former MetService Severe Weather Meteorologist, Erick Brenstrum, joins us from the RNZ Wellington Studio to talk about what the weather events making an impact across the word. Audio
Warnings in place for Solomon Islands as Jasper lurks offshore
A tropical cyclone warning is in place across the Solomon Islands due to category 1 Jasper.
Spring scorcher: Where the sun shone and the rain fell
Most parts of the country recorded above-normal average temperatures in the past three months.
Councillor suggests Dunedin could be world leader in flood risk response
Councillor Steve Walker wants the council's adaptation measures for hazards to attract interest from around the country and the world.
Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches lifted
MetService earlier warned "a line of severe thunderstorms" was crossing the top of the North Island. Audio
Heavy rain and possible flooding: Weather watch for Northland
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northland, which is getting hit by heavy rain and could have some flooding. It's getting about 40mls of rain an hour in some areas and there's a rain… Video, Audio
Temperatures plummet as southerly front moves up NZ
Christchurch topped 29C on Sunday, but will only reach 13C on Monday. Audio
Heavy rain warning for West Coast, central NZ
A series of fronts are expected to bring rain to much of the country over the rest of the weekend.
Hawkes Bay locals cross fingers for clear Xmas as El Niño approaches
It's officially the first day of summer and according to Niwa, warm weather and high winds are on the menu for the rest of the season. During an El Niño, New Zealand summers tends to mean strong… Audio
Hot and windy summer in store with El Niño here to stay
NIWA is repeating warnings of a hot and windy summer, with a high fire risk for some parts of the country.
Its summer climate outlook shows El Niño is here to stay, bringing some volatile weather… Audio
Watch: Experts look at what the El Niño summer will bring
It's the first day of summer and according to NIWA, the El Niño weather cycle looks set to bring warm weather and high winds for the rest of the season.
Auckland Council to offer grants so homes can better withstand bad weather
An estimated 100 owners of storm damaged homes will receive grants to future-proof their properties and continue living in them.
Strong winds force cruise ship to skip Wellington visit
The Ovation of the Seas was preparing to berth before the ship's captain decided they were not prepared to stay. Audio
Massive cruise ship fails to berth in Wellington due to wind
A large cruise ship has turned around from Wellington this morning because of the wind. The Ovation of the Seas arrived from Australia but turned around a short time ago.
Kathryn speaks with… Audio
Hawkes Bay and Tai Rāwhiti back in cleanup mode
Northern Hawke's Bay and Tai Rawhiti are back in cleanup mode after heavy rain fell steadily over the weekend. The region's infrastructure bruised and battered from previous storms, and each downpour… Audio
Woody washout: Tai Rāwhiti hit with more rough weather
It's another woody wash out for Tai Rāwhiti, with rough weather over the weekend leaving recently cleaned beaches coated in slash again. It could be weeks before they're pristine again. The… Video, Audio
Gisborne cleaning up again after weekend of rain
The Gisborne District Council is bracing for another expensive beach clean up, after another weekend deluge washed tonnes and tonnes of slash down the rivers.
Te Tairāwhiti was under heavy rain… Audio
