Weather
Taupō region bears brunt of wild weather
The worst of the wild weather which has been lashing the country appears to be over - for now. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Audio
Taupō Councillor on heavy rain in district
It's a worrying time for residents from 70 homes - as the Tauranga-Taupō River is threatening to breach its bank. The swollen river has flooded after a night of heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings and… Audio
Civil Defence on flooding threat from Tauranga-Taupō river
Emergency service staff are going door to door to people in the Oruatua/Te Rangiita area north of Tūrangi - asking residents to prepare to evacuate. Taupo Civil Defence Controller Hadley Tattle spoke… Audio
Strong winds tear roof off house in Wellington
Strong winds tore the roof of a house in the Wellington suburb of Newlands on Wednesday night. Reporter Ruth Hill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tauranga-Taupō local on heavy rain in region
A worker at the Challenge Petrol station in Tauranga-Taupō says the river hasn't peaked yet but police and civil defence are both there. Jim Falla spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tauranga-Taupō River in flood after heavy rain
The bad weather lashing the country is bearing down on the Taupō Tūrangi region and the Tauranga-Taupō River is in flood. Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Drivers warned to take care after bad weather
Waka Kotahi is urging caution on roads on Thursday morning after bad weather rolled through the country. Waka Kotahi lead advisor for transport operations Tresca Forrester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Live: Strong winds send Wellington roof flying over suburb to another street
Other areas aren't getting off lightly, with heavy rain and strong winds lashing much of the country.
Auckland stormwater specialist recognised for her mahi
Sarah Nolan's Te Mana o te Wai advocacy, and her leadership in kaupapa Maori all impressed the judges. Audio
Flights in Nelson and Chch cancelled due to weather as wintry blast moves up the country
A strong wintry weather blast is starting to be felt in parts of the country with flights in and out of Christchurch and Nelson being cancelled. MetService Meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to… Audio
21 warnings over heavy rain, strong winds and snow as winter blast arrives
The country is about to be "plunged into winter" as storms batter many regions. Audio
Council holds meeting to discuss flood issues in Middlemarch
In recent years, floodwater and contaminated muck has flowed through homes, businesses and streets in the rural Otago town of Middlemarch. The regional council held a community meeting to update… Audio
Low risk to life when Middlemarch floods, Otago Regional Council says
But residents say that doesn't solve the stress and anxiety caused by recurring floods, which spread water and contaminated muck through homes, businesses and streets.
Heavy rain warning for Tasman District
Metservice has issued a heavy rainfall warning for both western Tasman ranges and eastern hills of Richmond and Nelson. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence public information manager Paul Shattock spoke to… Audio
Heavy rain and gale-force winds forecast
MetService is warning people to clear gutters, secure items and monitor local weather warnings as a low-pressure system moves across New Zealand. MetService's Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain and gales expected to lash North and South islands
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for many parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday. Audio
Worst-case scenario climate events for Auckland and Wellington
Dr Rob Bell, the managing director of adaptation consultancy Bell Adapt, co-authored a paper exploring our biggest cities' risk profiles in a changing climate. Audio
Warm winter predicted across the country
Forecasters are predicting a warm winter with temperatures expected to be above average across the country. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aurora: Dazzling light displays return
South Islanders are reporting sightings of the Aurora Australis in Southland and Otago.
