Weather
Auckland's Cornwall Park to close as strong wind warnings issued
MetService has issued an orange-level strong wind warning for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula for Sunday afternoon.
Graham Leonard: Latest research on flooding
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week covering the challenge of flooding in Aotearoa. Audio
Partnering indigenous knowledge with technology
PhD researcher Haukapuanui Vercoe explains how indigenous knowledge and technology can work together to strengthen resilience against natural hazards. Audio
Tornado victim hopes to give back to her rescuers
Tina Johnson was sucked out of her first-floor bedroom when the twister hit Mangawhai about 3am on 26 January.
Winter to end with thunderstorms, 'significant' wind gusts
It's a cold end to winter with snow warnings for roads down south and rain, squally thunderstorms and hail forecast in the upper North Island. Audio
Tasman gets $2m to clean up flood waste
The money from the Emergency Waste Fund will be used to help dispose of flood waste following widespread flooding in the district.
Snow within 35km of five Australian capitals as Antarctic blast arrives
Antarctic blast brings snow to Australia
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29th August 2025
In today's episode, Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children; More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel caught… Audio
Blustery wind and rain on the way for many
It's officially the last weekend of winter, and Mother Nature is determined to make it known. MetService's Heather Keats spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Power outages, road warnings as strong winds lash South Island
MetService is also warning of potentially heavy rain.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27th August 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry; The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by… Audio
Think spring has started? Not quite yet
It seems winter isn't done with the country yet with heavy rain and wind on the way.
Freak storm coats Northland beach in hail
Two Northland fishermen say they couldn't believe their eyes.
North Carolina braces for flooding from Hurricane Erin
Swells generated by Erin are expected to affect the Bahamas, Bermuda the US east coast and Atlantic Canada.
Ferries cancelled, road snowfall warnings disrupt travel
A number of Cook Strait ferry sailings have been cancelled while road snowfall warnings have been issued across both the South and North islands.
What's in store for summer? Weather forecaster gives his best predictions
Historically, when La Niña is driving weather behaviour New Zealand has experienced 'heat domes' over the south-east but there's also a possibility of heavy rainfall. Audio
Driving to Piha to be easier as Scenic Drive road works end
Driving in West Auckland is set to get easier as work comes to an end on repairing Scenic Drive, badly damaged by slips in the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ's Explainer Editor Nik… Audio
Forecaster on what's instore for summer
Large swathes of Europe are experiencing yet another heatwave, with record temperatures and wildfires burning in several countries. Earth Sciences New Zealand forecaster Chris Brandolino spoke to… Audio
State Highway 8 closed by snow between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki
State Highway Eight between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki in the Mackenzie Basin has been closed tonight because of snow.
FENZ reveal changes to better battle major weather events
The agency revealed the changes at today's inquest into 2023's deadly storms, with hearings currently in the Auckland phase.
