Weather
Vintage car restored after being swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle
It's taken hundreds of hours, but a vintage car that was swamped in silt and water in Cyclone Gabrielle has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is back on the road. The 1934 Plymouth Coupe… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Audio
Live: Australians stack sandbags as Cyclone Alfred slowly closes in
The NSW Premier says the tropical cyclone is acting like "a completely unwanted house guest" - arriving late and will stick around longer.
Cyclone Alfred's edge already hitting Australia's east coast
Weather experts are predicting it will cross the coast early on Friday morning with damaging wind gusts, storms, and heavy rainfall.
Wellington weather: A 'pretty average' amount of good days
Average sometimes means just that - average.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit at night, Australians warned
Australian authorities are urging Queenslanders on the state's south-east coast to make their evacuation plans now, as the state's premier warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit in the "middle of the…
Summer 'felt like a mixed-bag' - Niwa
A climate scientist says there has been no shortage of quirks between the months and regions.
Cyclone Alfred changes course as Queenslanders prepare
There are fears of major flooding in Brisbane, with 20,000 homes at risk as the warning zone expands. Audio
Cyclone Alfred heads towards Queensland coast
Gold Coast acting mayor says Tropical Cyclone Alfred could be the most significant for the region since 1954, with up to a metre of rainfall expected in some areas. Gold Coast acting mayor Donna Gates… Audio
Small tornadoes possible amid severe thunderstorm watch in South Island
The regions are under watch until 7pm Tuesday.
La Niña brings more fish to seas around Wellington
The La Niña weather pattern is thought to be one of the reasons for more fish being caught in the seas around Wellington. Ashleigh McCaull has been talking to some novice fishermen. Audio
NZ faces growing wildfire risk according to new data
Chinese scientists have analysed fire data from thousands of cities in 20 countries - and New Zealand topped the list of those facing a growing wildfire risk because of climate change. Massey… Audio
'Unusual' warning to be issued for NSW ahead of Cyclone Alfred
NSW is preparing for a "pretty nasty set of weather" in the upcoming week, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred tracks away from the Queensland coast.
Autumn bringing wet and thundery weather with it
However, brighter weather will return by the end of the working week.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses ongoing political turmoil in the region Audio
Drought declared in Taranaki amid 'desperate conditions'
Hot dry conditions and below average rainfall have affected pasture growth and farmers have had to feed-out or sell livestock earlier.
New map shows full extent of cyclone flooding in Hawke's Bay
The map is based on information from photographs, videos, satellite photos, local council building inspection information and ground contours.
Tropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone Seru
Cyclone forecasters at the Fiji Metservice have confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.
