Weather
Power outages as stormy weather hits Bay of Plenty
Around 170 properties are affected in the region where a heavy rain warning remains in place. Audio
How to prepare for a severe thunderstorm - Niwa scientest
The weather forecast is not flash but thing could get flashy for half dozen areas under a severve thunderstorm watch. Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino spoke to Lisa Owen about what to expect… Audio
Fog disrupts dozens of flights in Auckland
About 30 domestic flights were delayed, and 15 cancelled due to a thick fog across the city this morning. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Thunderstorms forecast for parts of North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, and Taranaki. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke… Audio
Four ways to make your home feel warmer this winter
New Zealand homes are notorious for being cold and damp.
More thunder, lightning set to strike North Island
More than 3000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight, with most striking over Kaipara Harbour. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, a Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian… Audio
Cold southerly brings snow to South Island
A cold southerly has been making its way up the country, casting ice-cold winds, rain and thick snow throughout the South Island. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid… Audio
State Highway 8 and SH80 reopen after snow closure
Two sections of state highway in the Mackenzie Country that were closed overnight because of risk from snow and ice, have now reopened.
State highways reopen, as many wake up to coldest morning of year
Two sections of State Highway in the Mackenzie Country that were closed overnight - because of risk from snow and ice - have now reopened.
State highways to close again due to snow and ice
State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mt Cook will again be closed to motorists.
Vehicles stranded on the Lindis Pass being recovered
Motorists are being reunited with their vehicles today, after a rescue mission in the Mackenzie Country last night.
South Island gears up as snow, wind and sub-zero temperatures arrive
Authorities are urging caution as road conditions turn slippery and treacherous as a big chill bites. Audio
Passenger describes moment her plane was struck by lightning
An Air New Zealand flight has been forced to return to Auckland for engineering checks, after it was struck by lightning on Friday evening.
Snow and 6m swells: Motorists, walkers advised to stay clear
Interislander has canned all passenger sailings for Saturday while snowfall begins blanketing the South Island.
Cook Strait ferries cancelled as six-metre swells forecast
Interislander has canned all passenger sailings for Saturday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, the bromance is well and truly over and the gloves are off between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk, Telecommunications company Voyager says there… Audio
Snow forecast for parts of the South Island
Parts of the South Island are in line for snow as a big chill makes its bite. Federated Farmers' Otago president Luke Kane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wild weather puts Taupo residents on edge
Wild weather swept across the nation and had one small settlement next to Lake Taupo on edge this morning. Homes next to the Taupo-Tauranga River were preparing to evacuate as the waters rose after… Audio
