Weather
Driver trapped by slips as stormy weather hits North Island
MetService has forecast severe storms for parts of the central North Island.
Watch: Lightning strikes around Taranaki Maunga
Coastal Taranaki residents and visitors were treated to an impressive lightning show on Thursday night.
Warnings over car heat missing the mark for some dog owners
People continue to underestimate the risk for their pets, an SPCA inspector says. Audio
Watch: Tornado appears to rip through paddocks in Waikato
A reported tornado also damaged houses on Auckland's North Shore as heavy rain warnings remain in place for many regions. Audio
Cars washed out to sea, rain record smashed in Victoria deluge
There have been no reports of injuries but the State Emergency Service was responding to reports of people stuck in caravans as floodwaters inundated caravan parks.
Deluge overwhelms stormwater drains, closes streets
Roads have been closed in Hāwera after an extremely heavy burst of rain.
Kaikōura 'absolutely pumping' with summer visitors
Kaikōura is experiencing its busiest summer in years, with strong numbers of international and domestic travellers.
Where is the sunniest spot in New Zealand?
It's the third time in the past five years the region has won sunniest place. Audio
New Plymouth: The sunniest spot in New Zealand?
Anna is joined by the Mayor of the New Plymouth District, Max Brough. Audio
Warning as more than 110mm of rain forecast
An orange heavy rain warning is now in place for the top of the South Island.
Kerikeri swelters while access to swimming spots dries up
The Northland town of Kerikeri has been smashing temperature records in recent days - but the sweltering conditions come as the town loses access to once-popular swimming spots. Reporter Peter de… Audio
Queensland flood emergency warning continues as ex-cyclone moves west
Already-saturated western communities are being warned of possible heavy rains from ex-Cyclone Koji.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 January
An IT expert says even more of the country's patient information portals are at risk - because there's no-one checking private providers; A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic… Audio
Hundreds in lower North Island remain without power following strong winds
A total of 3313 homes on the PowerCo's network were cut off at the wind's height on Sunday.
More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington
Gusts over 100km/h were recorded in Wellington.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 January
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50-year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
Reprieve from scorching temperatures, calmer weather on the way
Temperatures are forecast to return to regular January temperatures this week. Audio
Weekend heat: Ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours
There were a few solutions to the scorching weather over the weekend: "All of the people here are jumping into our pools half-naked because it's just too warm." Audio
Hawkes Bay hit by near record breaking temperatures
RNZ reporter Jessica Hopkins's been speaking to some of the people who experienced the hottest weather in the country. Audio
New Zealand hit by winds, heat and lightning
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50 year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
