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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.
Auckland flood resilience projects probed
The auditor-general is looking at how well Auckland Council is managing spending on its flood resilience projects.
Road warnings as snow falls in the South Island
Road warnings are in place at several alpine passes throughout the South Island on Friday.
Parents promised some fine weather before school holidays end
There is a "glimmer of hope" just over the horizon - literally - for parents hoping to get their kids outside these school holidays.
'Green drought' leaves some farmers feeling blue
The grass may be green on top, but underneath the soil tells a very different story in two regions.
Parts of Bay of Plenty, Tai Rāwhiti set for a deluge
A new orange warning signals heavy rain could be on the way for eastern Bay of Plenty and the ranges of Gisborne.
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
Super Typhoon Ragasa set to slam Hong Kong
The world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong. New Zealander Mark Steed spoke to Charlotte Cook from Discovery Bay in Hong Kong. Audio
'Please don't be foolish': Hong Kong braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa
Kiwi Cruzanne Macalligan has seen panic buying, as locals prepare to wait out the strongest storm on the planet this year.
'We have enough food, water': Kiwi living in China bracing for super typhoon
Super Typhoon Ragasa is the biggest to hit the planet this year and is expected to bear down on China tonight. Audio
