Weather
Far North bracing for heavy rain and winds
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for already sodden Northland, Bay of Plenty and parts of the East Coast, and people are being warned to be prepared.
Road slips, trees fall in heavy Wellington rain
Heavy rains in Wellington have led to fallen trees and multiple slips.
Young people urge government to act on climate change
Young people demanding immediate action on climate change from the government have held marches across the country.
School Strike 4 Climate and Fridays for Future want to see New Zealand reduce… Video, Audio
Plans finally underway to stop Wairoa flooding again
After two cyclones and 35 years, plans are finally being laid to safeguard the community against flooding. Audio
Long-term investment needed to secure NZ's water infrastructure - report
A group of researchers say Aotearoa needs a serious boost in infrastructure funding to survive the intensifying impacts of climate change. Audio
'Hard lessons we need to learn' - Stormwater conference faces harsh climate reality
A dour mood hung above this year's Stormwater New Zealand Conference, as attendees reflected on months of flooding and severe weather.
Damaging weather events leads to loss for Tower insurance
A surge in claims for major weather events in New Zealand and Vanuatu has resulted in a first half loss for insurance company Tower.
Could it ever be windy enough to blow over the Sky Tower?
We have already experienced historic storms this year, with scientists globally agreeing that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. What could this mean… Audio
Displaced homeowners fearful of end to accommodation assistance
Residents affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods say their accommodation money is running out.
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence on east coast weather watch
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence controller Matt Harrex spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss on the east coast weather watch. Audio
Central North Island school set to re-open Tuesday after flood clean-up
A central North Island primary school shut its doors on Monday while it cleaned up after a weekend deluge brought floods to the Rangitīkei District.
Rangitīkei District recovers from slips, floods after weekend rain
A central North Island district is today recovering from the effects of a weekend deluge that brought down slips and flooded properties near waterways.
Rangitīkei District officials are still… Video, Audio
Clean-up begins for central North Island after weekend of wild weather
Central North Island towns are in clean-up mode after heavy rain caused river banks to burst and evacuations around the region. Audio
Rain eases but risk of slips remains in Whanganui - mayor
Emergency centres in the central North Island have been stood down, after heavy rain overnight damaged roads and sparked evacuations.
Some evacuations in Rangitikei district after heavy overnight rain
Firefighters in the Rangitikei district in the central North Island are helping to evacuate people living alongside a swollen stream.
Wind buffets North Island, closures on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wild weather has hit the upper North Island, closing the Auckland Harbour Bridge several times and cutting power in some regions.
Why so much rain?
Forecasters are predicting more heavy rain for the upper North Island this weekend. With so much of the wet stuff about, most of us can't help but wonder: Why is it raining so much, and more… Audio
'It's pretty bad': Students head north to lend a hand with cyclone-hit fences
A group of volunteer students say they will work "bloody hard" to finish re-fencing a 30 kilometre stretch of farmland in Hawke's Bay this week.
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds expected across North Island, top of South
Forecasters are warning of heavy rain and strong winds across the country this evening and through the weekend.
'It's been bloody tough' - Westland mayor hopes settlement will allow Franz Josef to move on
A $30 million claim against the West Coast Regional Council by the insurers for the Scenic Hotel Group following a flash flood that ruined its former Franz Josef hotel, has been settled out of court.
