Storms
South Westland residents battered by bad weather
Police are warning motorists to take extreme care as weather warnings grip parts of the country tonight. The South Westland District has been battered by rain over the last 24 hours. State Highway… Audio
Storm warnings update
The latest information on the bad weather conditions affecting part of the motu. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: What makes this storm so unique?
Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm? Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: What makes this storm so unique?
Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm?
AudioEast Coast leader calls for native trees to protect whenua
It's time to recloak the whenua in native trees or lose more of it to extreme weather events - that's the call from well-known east coaster Manu Caddie.
A series of storms in Tairāwhiti has left… Video, Audio
Weather: State of emergency on Wellington south coast
Wellington's mayor has declared a state of emergency for the south coast as big swells and a storm are expected to hit on Tuesday night.
Charlotte Cook is at Breaker Bay with the details.
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Stormy Weather on Wellington's South Coast
Heavy swells, hailstorms and snow. RNZ's Caitlin Cherry heads out to Wellington's South Coast for an update on today's wild weather. Audio
Huge waves expected to batter West Coast
West Coasters have been told to light the fire and stay home as storm conditions and king tides start to pound the coast … with the worst yet to come. Mayor Bruce Smith spoke to Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Hurricane Michael shreds through Florida
The most intense hurricane on record to strike the Florida panhandle, has made landfall bringing with it mass destruction, roof-shredding winds, towering surf and torrential rains. Video, Audio
Coromandel road blocked again following slips
Coromandel is mopping up after yet another storm damaged roads and stranded tourists. Video, Audio
EQC battle leaves Whanganui couple shattered
A couple who has been battling the Earthquake Commission since their property was damaged in a big storm in Whanganui nearly three years ago, has been left shattered by the experience. Video, Audio
Tree companies kept busy clearing up after Auckland storm
Tree felling crews have been taking on the dangerous and physically exhausing job of clearing up thousands of trees brought down in storms across Auckland last week. Audio
Tens of thousands face a third night without power in Akld
There's growing frustration about the time it is taking to restore power in Auckland after the storm on Tuesday night, as power remains cut to 25,000 properties. Video, Audio
Gita forced water, logs towards homes 'like a tsunami'
Konstanca Palzer describes how a torrent of water and forestry logs "came down like a tsunami" when Gita struck the top of the South Island last week. Video, Audio
Nelson & Tasman brace for Cyclone Gita
Some people in Nelson and Tasman are still cleaning up after ex-tropical cyclone Fehi, as they brace themselves for the next onslaught. Video, Audio
Prepare ahead of Cyclone Gita, MetService warns
MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray with the latest on Cyclone Gita. Audio
Schools shut ahead of powerful Cyclone Gita
Schools have been shut down in Buller and travellers are being warned to expect significant disruptions as Cyclone Gita arrives. It's expected to bring 24 to 48 hours of heavy rain and severe gales. Audio
West Coast counts the cost of storm
Tens of thousands of plastic bags were left on Cobden Beach following ex tropical cyclone Fehi last week. West Coasters will mark Waitangi Day tomorrow with a working bee. Audio
Civil Defence Minister visits Kaiaua
The Civil Defence Minister says there will need to be some long term decisions about storm protection in the Coromandel area. Audio
Kaiaua cleans up after devestating storm
We start in Kaiaua where locals say there is a lot to clean up after what some say is the worst storm they've seen in decades. Audio
