Weather
Out-of-control bushfire in Australia will burn for days, warn officials
An uncontained bushfire raging in Australia's Victoria state that has prompted an evacuation order for hundreds of residents will burn for several days, officials said on Sunday.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō
Metservice warns thunderstorms and heavy rain could hit on Saturday.
Heavy rain warning as wet Christmas Day looms
The festive season is just around the corner - and there's rain on the way for many parts of New Zealand. Audio
Christmas Day forecast looks wet for most of the country
The jolly season is just around the corner and it is looking wet for most of the country on Christmas Day. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Weather: Flights cancelled, delayed as strong winds arrive
Strong winds are also causing flight delays and cancellations at New Plymouth airport.
State Highway 1 reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
For two and a half years Far North folk have faced long detours, isolation from friends and family, higher costs and fewer customers. This week, however, that's coming to an end, thanks to the… Audio
'River coming out of their front door': Shops flood as rain 'hoses down'
The area is under a heavy rain watch with 80mm falling in the town overnight. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 December 2024
In today's episode, Shops on Wairoa's main street are flooding after heavy rain hit the area overnight -- with 80 millimetres estimated to have fallen, the minimum wage will rise by 35 cents next year… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Wairoa
Shops on Wairoa's main street are flooding after heavy rain hit the area overnight with 80 millimetres estimated to have fallen. Oslers Bakery and Cafe on Marine Parade in Wairoa owner Sarah Johansen… Audio
Thousands feared dead after cyclone hits French island
Hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the most powerful cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean island in nearly a century. Audio
Extreme weather disrupts Cook Strait sailings, flights
High seas have disrupted schedules as KiwiRail warns passengers to brace for a rough ride.
Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat
In an unprecedented streak between June 2023 and September 2024, global temperatures were unlike anything seen before.
Dry conditions in Otago prompt tighter fire restrictions, warnings
Fireworks and open-air fires have been banned in parts of Otago.
Cyclone Gabrielle clean up task force only just finishing
The clean up task force, that has been funded by the government, is only just finishing, almost two years after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the region. Hundreds of homes and land was coated in metres… Audio
Weather forecast: Wet and cold fronts moving in Monday
It was still a bit too early to get a reliable Christmas Day forecast just yet. Audio
Funding extension brings relief to Wairoa’s recovery efforts
Wairoa mayor Craig Little is thrilled the town has been handed some much-needed good Christmas tidings.
Heatwave hits Australia
In Victoria, authorities have warned of a high fire danger and a total fire ban has been declared in large parts of the state.
Heavy rain watches for upper North Island
It's the week before Christmas. What does the weather have in store for us? MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain for the upper North Island, West Coast on Monday
Thunderstorms and localised downpours are also possible, while this weekend highs have hit over 30C in some places.
Downtown San Francisco experiences first tornado warning in recorded history
California averages nine tornadoes in a year, but no tornado warnings had ever previously been recorded for downtown San Francisco.
