Weather
'Unusually cool March': Cold but clear Easter weekend
Christchurch woke to its second coldest March day on record at -1C, and it is about to get chilly across the country.
Māori communities must be at forefront of emergency management plans, hapū say
A group of Hawke's Bay hapū are calling for the knowledge of Māori communities to be at the forefront of emergency management plans.
Easter weather: Chilly Good Friday on the cards
The cold snap has brought the first snow of the year to Otago's Cardrona ski field. Audio
Rain predicted for some this Easter Weekend
For those heading away this Easter Weekend, MetService is predicting rain across the North Island, with finer skies in the South.
But no matter where you are in the country, things are expected to… Audio
Cardrona ski field welcomes first snow of the year
The first snow of the year has fallen at Otago's Cardrona ski field. More snow is forecast, with temperatures expected to drop further from Friday.
Cardrona and Treble Cone Experiences General… Audio
Property owner says council's low-ball valuation skewing buyout process
Buyout rules for uninhabitable properties are stacked against owners, Shane Fell says, but the Gisborne council is defending its process.
What to expect from the weather over the long weekend
The South Island looks like the place to be this Easter weekend, but there's a chill coming first.
Trust in Civil Defence broken, residents say after damning report
An independent review found Civil Defence was not prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle, and the "worst case scenario" was not planned for.
Speed and scale of Cyclone Gabrielle overwhelmed officials - report
The national emergency management system "sets up good people to fail", a review has found.
Probe into Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be released
A long-awaited report scrutinising Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's response to Cyclone Gabrielle will be made public today.
More than 1800 homes yet to receive flood classification
A West Auckland couple said they're sick of waiting to find out if their flood damaged home will be bought out, as their flood-affected neighbours are given the all clear to carry on with their lives… Audio
It might be a drought - but it's part of a 'perfect storm' facing farmers
Farmers are a resilient bunch, but the conditions they're facing are out of the ordinary, the Agriculture Minister says.
Farmers in top of South Island still facing extremely dry conditions
Many farmers across the top of the South Island are still facing extremely dry conditions, with no significant rain on the horizon. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay met with farmers in South… Audio
Heavy rain causes school closures, over 200 in evacuation centres in Fiji
All schools in the Northern, and Western education divisions, including Ovalau, will be closed on Monday.
Australia's north braces for Tropical Cyclone Megan
Residents in parts of Australia's Northern Territory and Queensland state were urged to prepare for a tropical cyclone that is forecast to make landfall in coming days.
Widespread flooding in Fiji, heavy rain warning issued
Fiji's Meteorological Service issued another heavy rain warning for the whole Fiji group on Sunday morning.
Widespread flooding in Fiji, heavy rain warning issued
Fiji's Meteorological Service issued another heavy rain warning for the whole Fiji group on Sunday morning.
Chilly nights ahead for many as mercury plunges to 4C
Time to dig the winter pyjamas out, with overnight temperatures set to get unseasonably cold.
Weather: Autumnal chill to hit this weekend
Temperatures are set to dip across New Zealand, with sprinkles of snow possible in the Canterbury and Otago high country.
Rare 'UFO cloud' out of this world
Beam me up, Scotty: It might look like a spaceship, but there's a scientific explanation.