Weather
Coromandel hunkers down: 'People have made good, informed decisions'
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lola has swirled its way down the country, causing havoc in Northland and Auckland before slamming into the Coromandel. Audio
More rain, thunderstorms as ex-tropical cyclone Lola lashes North Island
Crews are working to restore power to properties across Northland, and residents of Coromandel are bracing for more rain as the remnants of ex-cyclone Lola batters the regions. Audio
Severe weather warning for Coromandel extended till tomorrow
The metservice has extended its severe weather warning for the coromandel until nine tomorrow morning as the area continues to be lashed by ex-cyclone Lola. It's warning while there may be a lull… Video, Audio
Cruise ship stopped from docking in Auckland by strong winds
The Majestic Princess, which has sailed from the American Samoa capital Pago Pago has been sheltering off Rangitoto Island since 6am on Monday.
Orange heavy rain warning for Tairāwhiti as system moves south
The weather system bringing all this rain and wind is expected to move down the east coast.
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Tairāwhiti until 9 o'clock Monday night, with as much as… Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lola batters the upper North Island
The remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Lola have battered northern parts of the country with strong winds, heavy rain and high seas.
In Northland and the Far North more than 6,000 homes lost power… Audio
Damage from Cyclone Lola still being assessed in Vanuatu
Cyclone Lola has disrupted the education of more than 15,000 Vanuatu students in the Penama Province.
Schools are working on home education packs for junior students, but seniors will be back in… Audio
Strong winds and heavy rain lash the Coromandel
Residents on Coromandel's east coast are hunkering down as strong winds and heavy rain lash the region.
An orange, heavy rain, warning is in force until 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, as well as a wind… Audio
Tai Rāwhiti issued with orange heavy rain warning
Ūawa Tolaga Bay, has been issued an orange, heavy rain warning on Monday morning as heavy rain and strong winds batter the region.
The area's civil defence manager Greg Shelton spoke to Corin Dann.
…Strong winds and heavy rain lash the Coromandel
Residents on Coromandel's east coast are hunkering down as strong winds and heavy rain lash the region.
An orange, heavy rain, warning is in force until 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, as well as a wind… Audio
Wind knocks out power in parts of Northland
Homes in Northland are without power as the remains of cyclone Lola hit the top of the North Island.
High winds have brought down lines across Northland - particularly in part of the Bay of Islands… Audio
Winds whip upper North Island
Wicked winds are whipping the upper North Island this morning, bringing relentless rain to Northland, Coromandel and Te Tairāwhiti.
Orange, heavy rain warnings, are in force for those areas with 29… Audio
Rain and wind batter North Island
Wicked winds are whipping the upper North Island this morning, bringing relentless rain to Northland, Coromandel and Te Tairāwhiti.
Orange heavy rain warnings, are in force for those areas, with 29… Audio
Windy gusts roar through Auckland, Northland as ex-cyclone passes over
Nearly 2000 Northland homes are without power as high winds continue to cause damage to powerlines in the region.
Mexican president blasts critics after deadly hurricane
The death toll from a devastating hurricane in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco has risen to 39, as the country's president accused his opponents of exaggerating the scale of the disaster.
Cyclone Lola's tail to lash upper North Island from tomorrow
The tail of Cyclone Lola will make itself felt in the Upper North Island from tomorrow.
Cyclone damage prompts sand replacement at Pilot Bay in Mt Maunganui
Sand dredged from the Port of Tauranga is to be used to replenish the beach from next week.
Tropical Cyclone Lola: Schooling disrupted for thousands of students in Vanuatu
More than 15,000 students will be affected after Cyclone Lola destroyed classrooms across Ambae, Maewo and Pentecost islands.
Wintry start for lower South Island
It's a wintry start to the day for much of the lower South Island, with snow settling 100 metres above sea level for some areas in Otago and Southland.
MetService's heavy snow watches in force until… Audio
North Canterbury power restored after tree fell on lines
Thousands of North Canterbury households are without power and a large truck has blown over near Waipara as heavy rain, severe gales, and snow sweep through parts of New Zealand. Audio
