Weather
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
After heavy downpours, more rain and snow forecast
Temps across the South Island were forecast to peak to mid-single digits this weekend - and the North Island will be feeling the cold too.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries, the worst of the wild weather which has been lashing… Audio
Relief for residents near river as flood fears fade
Authorities had got it "fairly right" over a possible threat to homes near a river north of Tūrangi, a resident says.
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
