Weather

A month's worth of rain is bearing down as the largest weather system of the year, a widespread "atmospheric river", washes over the country. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

MetService said heavy rain and strong winds will affect many parts of the country - with the heaviest rain expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. Some regions have already experienced… Audio

There's heavy rain falling on the coast in the Tasman district. The area North West of Motueka is under an orange heavy rain warning. The Buller District Council has partially activated its emergency… Audio

In today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on goods imported into the US, and New Zealand goods have not been spared, the top of the South Island is bracing for heavy rain as an… Audio

The top of the South Island is bracing for torrential rain on Thursday, with orange heavy rain warnings in place for Marlborough, Tasman, and also down the West Coast. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee… Audio

On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio

Auckland has experienced it's driest March for 15 years and there's a warning that mandatory water restrictions could be implemented as soon as June if the rain stays away. Watercare head of water… Audio

Farmers in the Tasman District say this year's drought is the worst in recent history and they are hoping heavy rain forecast for today might bring much-needed relief. Federated Farmers president… Audio

Many parts of the country are set for heavy rain in the coming days as a deep low crosses the Tasman Sea, with the heaviest falls expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. MetService… Audio

In today's episode, the new RNZ-Reid research poll has the government just ahead, as Aotearoa heads into the cooler months there are concerns rising power prices will lead to energy poverty, an… Audio

An atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds in coming days, starting in the South Island and moving north. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to… Audio

Taranaki reporter Robin Martin takes us on a tour of the region of Taranaki where it's the direst it's been in decades Audio