Weather
Huge fires burning in NSW and Victoria
Just a month into spring, huge fires are burning across the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales.
Emergency warnings and evacuation notices have been lifted but fire fighters are still… Audio
Buyout of cyclone ruined homes set to begin
The buyout of nearly 300 cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay homes that are too unsafe to live in will kick off by the end of the month.
The regional council told homeowners on Tuesday their 'provisional'… Audio
Huge landslide cuts off residents in rural Tai Rāwhiti
A massive landslide in Te Tai Rāwhiti has shunted a section of the rural Tiniroto Road tens-of-metres off course, cutting off dozens of residents in the area.
Since Cyclone Gabrielle, locals have… Audio
New Zealand experiences warmest September on record
The nationwide average temperature was 11.9 degrees, making it the warmest September since 1909.
'Too cavalier': Experts call out Winston Peters over climate change claims
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been spreading misleading climate information at public meetings.
Wild weather: Backlog from flight cancellations, ferry services cancelled
Air New Zealand says about 12,000 passengers have been affected by 93 cancelled flights , while more Cook Strait ferry crossings were cancelled. Audio
Extreme winds blow over trees in Oamaru
The weather that hit Oamaru on Monday has been described as "extreme" and "pretty unusual".
Jenny Sims has lived in the area for three years, and she has never seen anything like it.
She was at the… Audio
Fierce winds cancel ferry crossings and rip off roofs
Fierce winds had South Island fire crews dealing with more than 80 cases of ripped roofs, tossed trees, downed powerlines, capsized campervans, and several wildfires.
First, there were gale… Audio
Recap: High winds batter South Island, vegetation wrecks powerlines
Roofs have been blown off in Central Otago and thousands of households through Canterbury, Otago and further north in Tararua are without power.
Wild weather: Dozens of flights cancelled as severe gales hit
Dozens of flights have been cancelled and Cook Strait Ferry crossings abandoned as severe gales continue to lash many parts of the country. Power has also been cut in many areas, and wind warnings are… Video, Audio
Strong wind warnings in place for South Island and lower North Island
Despite a small reprieve in the weather this weekend, much of the motu has returned to wet and windy conditions.
Strong wind warnings are in place for most of the South Island and the lower North… Audio
A sometimes summer of sun
A change in our three-year La Niña weather pattern will turn the tables on our summer – but don't think El Niño isn't also without its issues. Audio
Australia swelters through 'scorching' heat lifting bushfire risk
Australia's southeast on Sunday sweltered in a heat wave that raised the risk of bushfires and led authorities to issue fire bans for large swathes of New South Wales state.
Vegetable growers welcome El Niño's arrival
Vegetable growers are gearing up for months of warmer, drier weather.
Homes still without power in Far North as chilly temperatures hit overnight
More than a 100 homes remain without power in the Far North after thunderstorms swept through yesterday.
Changes to forestry slash rules to be decided
Tighter standards to combat forestry slash by targeting new plantings are poised to get a final sign-off.
New community hubs to help protect Hawke's Bay residents during disasters
Rural communities in Hawke's Bay will soon be better prepared for disasters thanks to new facilities designed to help them cope when they become isolated.
Winds and storms race across the country
MetService has lifted a red severe thunderstorm warning for Northland, but a storm watch is still in place over the wider Northland and Auckland regions.
Snow warnings, ferries cancelled as storms continue
Snow warnings have been issued for roads, winds could reach gale force for much of the country and some Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled for a second time this week.
NIWA officially declares El Niño
NIWA is officially declaring El Niño Friday and is warning Aotearoa to prepare for a hot dry summer.
Its seasonal outlook also predicts dramatic temperature swings and stronger winds than usual for… Audio
