Storm
Ruapehu communities cut off by floods, damage, now accessible
Access has been restored to communities in Ruapehu District who were isolated by flooding and storm damage.
East Coast farms surveyed
Nine hundred East Coast farmers are being surveyed to get a real understanding of how much damage was caused by a storm in late March. Audio
East Coast farms surveyed
Nine hundred East Coast farmers are being surveyed to get a real understanding of how much damage was caused by a storm in late March.
AudioPeople stranded, power out to thousands after weekend storm
People have been left stranded in their homes and power is out to thousands across the country, in the wake of a huge storm over the weekend.
The rains have cleared and the winds have died down but… Audio
Evacuation ordered for parts of Wellington's South Coast
Wellington's south coast is on high alert tonight with the mayor Andy Foster ordering an emergency evacuation for the seaside suburb of Breaker Bay that's expected to take the brunt of a southerly… Audio
Another check on Wellington's South Coast
Radio Content director at R N Z - and South Coast dweller - though not at Breaker Bay - Caitlin Cherry - is on the line from somewhere near the shoreline. Audio
Live to Breaker Bay
We go live to Breaker Bay to chat to residents that have chosen to stay put despite the evacuation order. Audio
Maumolo hat-trick not enough for Warriors
Departing winger Ken Maumolo scored a hat-trick, but the Warriors were still comprehensively outplayed 42-16 by the Melbourne Storm at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford on Sunday afternoon.
Ashburton farm recovery likely to take years
Chris and Anne-Marie Allen have owned Anna Dale Farm for nearly 30 years. It's a 300-hectare farm at Ashburton Forks and was severely damaged by flood waters over the last week. Anne-Marie joins the… Audio
Weather update -- Erin Cassie at Erewhon Station
Now we're heading to the normally-picturesque Erewhon Station, a high country property nestled right amongst the Southern Alps, to see what's happening there. Leaser holder Erin Cassie is with us for… Audio
Severe weather update with Philip Duncan
It's going to be a weekend of wet and wild weather in Canterbury. Philip Duncan joins the show for an update on what's happening in southern and central Canterbury and what people can expect from here… Audio
NRL Grand Final Preview with Lavina Good
There'll be a big Kiwi connection in tonight's NRL title final between the Storm and the Panthers in Sydney, with as many as a dozen New Zealanders set to take the field. League commentator Lavina… Audio
'Weather bomb' update with Philip Duncan
A significant severe weather event is expected to affect much of the country over the weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan delivers the latest. Audio
Summer storm: Wild weather smashes Waikato
Wild weather has battered parts of New Zealand, bringing down trees and smashing windows in Waikato.
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the central and upper North Island which is… Video, Audio
Phillip Duncan: 'Polar blast threat not unusual'
Weatherwatch analyst Phillip Duncan says people shouldn't read too much into reports of a rare stratospheric warming over Antarctica causing havoc with New Zealand weather over the coming days. Audio
Applications close for help after devastating West Coast storm
Dozens of applications for financial assistance have been received by the Westland mayor, three months after a devastating storm. Bruce Smith spoke to Logan Church about the range of assistance people… Video, Audio
Lightning, tornadoes, rain lash northern NZ
Lightning strikes, gale-force winds and torrential rain buffeted Northland and Auckland today, but forecasters are warning Wellingtonians to batten down the hatches as the worst of the weather moves… Audio
Tornado damages more than a dozen homes in Far North
A brief but violent tornado tore through Coopers Beach in the Far North this morning, damaging more than a dozen homes. As Lois Williams reports, Civil Defence is marvelling no-one was hurt. Video, Audio
Queenstown homes, businesses without power
About 1000 homes and businesses in the Queenstown area are without power after intense weather hit this afternoon.
Smith confirms two-year Storm deal
He might be older than some of Melbourne's coaches but Cameron Smith says he feels better than ever after announcing a new two-year contract that will take him to 19 seasons with the NRL club.
