Weather
Lower North Island gets brunt of bad weather
MetService forecasts several heavy rain and strong wind watches across the country for Sunday and Monday.
Surface flooding in Lower Hutt street
Wellington Water said it would provide an update on how many properties have been impacted.
More heavy rain on way on West Coast but relief for Grey District
The district's mayor says they've come out of the latest downpour quite lightly.
Soil may hold the answer to stormwater solutions
An expert in water-sensitive design urges us to think harder about what lies beneath our feet
Stormwater solutions lying in the soil
An expert in water-sensitive design urges us to think harder about what lies beneath our feet. Audio
Slips, floods close key roads as heavy rain drenches West Coast
Emergency operations centres have been activated in the Grey and Buller districts.
Weekend weather
MetService meteorologist Katie Hillyer gives us the weekend weather forecast. Audio
Climate change impact on farms: 'Bad years' will be 'worse and more frequent'
A new report found irrigated dairy farms are particularly at risk because water supplies are expected to become less reliable in some areas.
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Witnesses urged not to take 'defensive' stance
A lawyer for the families of 13 people who died in Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle has urged witnesses in the coroner's court to remember the 'real people' who died, and not take a defensive…
First witness gives evidence at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
The first witness to give evidence at a coronial inquiry looking into the deaths of 13 people during Cyclone Gabrielle says Gisborne's civil defence was better organised than Hawkes Bay. Ken Cooper… Audio
Otago highway reopens after weekend flooding
But NZTA warned road users needed to be cautious while driving in the region with heavy rain still falling.
Flooding blocks South Island highway
NZTA said SH90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi was closed and other roads may be down to one lane.
Rain for much of the country this weekend
It is going to be a wet end to the school holidays for much of the country. But just how much remains to be seen.
'Bitter night' - Cold snap hits South Island
The second month of spring began with a "bitter night" in the south as "freezing conditions" descended across the island - and it's just the start. Video
Popular Glenorchy trail restored after storm damage
Access to a popular Glenorchy trail has been restored after a storm swept away a key bridge.
US: Trump send troops into Portland
President Trump sends the troops in to Portland, Katherine Firkin reports from New York. Audio
Strong wind watches for South Island, snow to follow
It comes just a week after severe gale force winds hammered the Canterbury region.
Locals turn Cyclone Gabrielle into art installations
Facilitator and curator Dayna Raroa joins Culture 101. Audio
'Why wouldn't you do this?': Digital billboards to display weather warnings
More than 500 digital billboards across New Zealand will now display MetService's real-time warning information.
Mix of windy, warm, wet weather set for the weekend
A showery weekend is forecast for many parts of the country.
