Weather
Heavy snow falls in the US
Biting cold temperatures sweep across a large swath of the United States.
Summer is here - Temperatures to exceed 30 degrees this week
The start of summer is forecast to be very warm for Hawke's Bay, Canterbury, Marlborough, even parts of Otago.
World wine production set for new 60-year low on weather woes
In the US, the world's fourth-largest producer, 2024 output was forecast to be down 3 percent from last year.
An 'unusually warm' December is coming, NIWA says
December through to February is likely to be warmer than average for all of New Zealand, says NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino. Audio
Summer arrives early as temps soar
Summer officially starts on Sunday, but you'd be forgiven for thinking it came early on Thursday as temperatures soared across the motu. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Warning as heat rises to 26C and strong winds hit South Island
Fire and Emergency warned the heat, strong winds and dry conditions make it easier for fires to ignite and spread.
Pou washed away by cyclone found after two years at sea
The pou isn't in the best condition, but there are hopes it can be restored and returned to the whare.
Warm temperatures on way for Hawke's Bay, Tai Rāwhiti
A taste of summer is around the corner with a warm day on the way for many, especially those along the east coast of both islands.
Hawke's Bay farmers under pressure after one of driest springs for decades
Farmers are off-loading stock and crop are failing to strike as dry conditions start to bite.
Extreme solar storm could knock out power for 36 hours
A major space weather event would have "potentially catastrophic consequences", a NEMA plan says.
Plans being made for 'worst case' solar storm
They're the biggest threat you've never heard of - solar storms are the subject of a yet-to-be-released detailed response plan by the emergency response agency. Kate Green has more. Audio
Super typhoon Man-Yi barrels through Philippines
More than a million people have been evacuated from the typhoon's expected path.
Weekend weather: Headed to Coldplay? How to prepare for rain
Much of New Zealand can expect heavy rain on Friday, MetService says. Audio
Salvagers working to remove large sump after truck rolls in Aro Valley
The salvagers working to move a large sump clearing truck that rolled down a bank in Wellington's Aro Valley yesterday say they're in a race against the weather. Manager of McGinty's Tow & Salvage… Audio
West Coast braces for more rain
It's a wet end to the week for many parts of the country, including an already soggy Westland. Westland district mayor Helen Lash spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weather: Soaked Westland warned to expect more heavy rain
The South Island is in for another round of bad weather today with rain warnings in place for already sodden regions. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
In today's episode, Hamilton's city centre came to a standstill this morning as thousands of marchers continued their hikoi, after setting off from Huntly this morning, the ACT party's David Seymour… Audio
Heavy rain expected for the South Island
Heavy rain is expected to hit the South Island starting on Thursday, and lasting until early Friday. Meteorologist Dan Corrigan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
West Coast in line for another round of heavy rain
Heavy rain is expected to hit the west and central areas of the South from Thursday morning lasting until early Friday. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More rain on the way for soaked Westland
The worst of the rain is expected from Thursday afternoon.
