Weather
South Island in firing line as wet, windy weather expected this weekend
MetService has issued 10 heavy rain watches.
Weekend weather: Wet and windy for most
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted to move up the country, with several warnings in place for the South Island.
Wild weather gives a boost to the energy generation sector
On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing.
Powering New Zealand from a Wellington wind farm
On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing. Audio
Mt Hutt plans to open two weeks early after big snow dump
More than a metre of snow fell on the slopes of Mt Hutt in early May. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
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Mt Hutt plans to open two weeks early after snow dump
Canterbury's Mt Hutt Ski Area is planning to open its slopes two weeks early this year, if the weather holds. Mt Hutt Ski manager James McKenzie spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
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Akaroa land slip extends Banks Peninsula state of emergency
Residents on Lighthouse Road have now been cut off by the slip for more than a week.
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Bay of Plenty, slip blocks SH29
MetService says the thunderstorms are moving east-southeast and are expected to bring heavy rain.
Intense rain and 'pretty wet day' ahead for North Island
Multiple orange warnings have been issued for the upper North Island, and it is not looking much better down south. Audio
Heavy rain forecast for many parts of the country
The North Island is due for downpours on Friday with multiple orange warnings issued and it's not looking much better for our friends down South. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke… Audio
Power to be restored to last remaining Wellington homes
It follows thousands losing power after a red wind warning lashed the capital on Thursday and Friday last week.
'Very, very stressful': Banks Peninsula residents fear further slips
Christchurch City Council reviewing whether to lift or extend the state of emergency for the peninsula. Audio
Selwyn mayor announced state of emergency from Wellington
Locals have expressed anger that Sam Broughton was not in the region during the emergency.
Country records fifth warmest April on record
Warm northerly winds that raised temperatures may affect snowfall in the South Island, warns NIWA
Food, health impacts as climate change at crisis point in Andes
A Kiwi scientist is among those to reveal the impact of global warming on the world's longest mountain range.
State of Emergency still in place for Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula is still under a State of Emergency almost a week after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding and slips including an active slip on Lighthouse Road in Akaroa. Christchurch City… Audio
Small number of Wellington houses still without electricity after storm
High winds in the capital saw thousands lose power last week.
