Weather
Michael Oppenheimer
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up - and what we need to do to prepare ourselves… Video, Audio
Fix for Westland's State Highway 6 will be costly, take years - NZTA
A state of emergency was declared on Saturday, with Franz Josef experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades.
Muriwai residents still picking up the pieces from ruined homes
Almost a year on from the Auckland anniversary floods and cyclone Gabrielle, residents in Auckland's Muriwai are still picking up the pieces from their ruined homes and trying to move on. The area of… Audio
Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Audio
West Coasters call for fix to SH6 after latest weather event
Frustrated West Coasters say parts of State Highway 6 are extremely vulnerable to severe weather events and risk becoming impassable if urgent action is not taken. Paringa cafe owner Ben Monk spoke to… Audio
Westland in recovery mode after heavy rain
The southern part of the West Coast is in recovery mode after experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades this weekend. Mayor Helen Lash spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Main highway still shut after deluges, slips, evacuations and floods
With the main tourist route to Fox Glacier closed, a lodge owner has seen more than half of her bookings for one day disappear. Audio
Westland suffers wettest day in more than 40 years
Westland is in clean up mode after experiencing the wettest 24 hours in more than four decades at the weekend. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
West Coast main highway cut off, businesses worried
Businesses say tourists can't reach them as the highway connecting West Coast communities is closed north of Haast, after severe weather.
State of emergency lifted for Westland
It comes as officials continue to assess the damage from Saturday's heavy rain.
More than 10,000 Kiwi properties could be uninsurable as risk grows
Thousands of homes could be left unprotected in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis because of climate change.
Communities cut off by slips, some roads closed for days
For those in the Kinloch area, the only way out is by boat after heavy rain slammed parts of the South Island.
Heavy rain warnings for the West Coast
Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for Westland and the Grey and Buller Districts today. RNZ reporter Adam Burns gives the latest on the weather. Audio
Warning for drivers as flooding closes roads in Haast
The West Coast and South Island headwaters will see "significant" rainfall this weekend, with orange heavy rain warnings in place until Saturday, MetService says.
New fund will allow some homeowners to begin flood repairs
The details of the council scheme are still be finalised, but one resident says it still leaves some people in limbo.
Temperatures could hit 30C this week, but there's rain warnings too
A "taste of summer" is on the way, particularly for east, but parts are warned to expect heavy rain. Video
Early taste of summer as temps rise across the country
Aotearoa is getting a taste test of a summer to come as hot air from across the ditch heads our way. Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Dry conditions in Hawke's Bay put farmers on edge
Ongoing dry conditions across Hawke's Bay have farmers on a knife's edge.
Wairoa showgrounds could be turned into floodway to protect town
A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River in periods of heavy rain through land near North Clyde, fixing a troublesome kink in the river that failed the suburb in Cyclone Bola and Gabrielle.
Over 200 dead, many missing after floods in Spain
In Spain, historic floods have claimed over 200 lives, leaving many still unaccounted for. With communication cut off in several areas, families have flooded social media with pleas for missing loved… Audio
