Weather
Wairarapa residents want flood-protection action
Locals say heartache could've been avoided if the stream bordering their properties had been dug out. Audio
Flood hit Wairarpa residents demanding action
Flood-hit residents on Wairarapa's south coast are demanding action after a creek burst its banks during torrential rain. They want the council to open the creek up to the sea so it can drain during… Audio
Was it really a rubbish summer? What the numbers say
Just how wet and cool it was this summer, according to the official data. Audio
Wellington eco-sanctuary count the cost of wild winds
Zealandia conservation and restoration general manager Jo Ledington told RNZ the weather event had been described as like being in a "snow globe".
What Earth Sciences NZ data says about our summer
With Autumn now upon us - some listeners in the South Island might be wondering what happened to summer. The latest data from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows just how wet and cool it was for parts of… Audio
Heavy rain expected in Queensland ahead of potential cyclone
It comes after an earlier deluge this week saw roads cut and communities isolated.
Nearly 50 homeowners forced to sell for flood plan
Auckland Council says it's just the start and more property acquisitions are planned. Audio
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's Nelson based reporter
Samantha discusses a study of Tasman river catchments aimed at protecting communities in extreme weather, the worries over the crew on the former Interislander, Aratere, which has been in NZ waters… Audio
Flights diverted, ferries delayed, as strong winds hit lower North Island
MetService was forecasting three-metre swells and winds of up to 74 km/h in the Strait.
Red alert issued for Vanuatu province as Cyclone Urmil passes nearby
Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office has issued a red alert for TAFEA province as a tropical cyclone hovers near the province.
Cyclone Urmil bears down on Tanna
Resort owners on Vanuatu's Tanna Island are battening down the hatches for a night of heavy weather. Audio
Would opening lake have eased flooding? Residents and council disagree
Little River, about 30 kilometres south of Christchurch, was badly flooded in February and last May.
Pirongia residents remain cut off following extreme weather
Flash flooding earlier this month brought boulders, logs and massive amounts of water down the mountain. Audio
Residents still cut off in Waipā District weeks after wild weather
Waipā District is now in recovery after extreme weather forced it into a state of emergency two weeks ago. But with some residents still cut off and Pirongia village still rationing water, things are… Audio
Cyclone Urmil forms near Vanuatu
The category one system is generating winds of over 90kms per hour near its centre.
Weather: Severe thunderstorms may hit parts of North Island
There may also be up to 40mm of rainfall an hour for several regions, MetService says.
Chilly tinge due for South Island temperatures
Southern parts will soon be experiencing "some of the coldest air of the year so far". Audio
Cold temperatures signal the end of summer for the south
It's going to be a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend. Metservice meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ecological restoration study taking place in Tasman
Environmental groups have launched a study of rivers in the Tasman District in the hopes restoring native plants could protect communities during extreme weather events. Samantha Gee reports. Audio
Temperatures set to drop in South Island in next few days
A cold front could cause temperatures to plunge later this week, particularly in the South Island.
