Weather
Heavy rain expected, thunderstorm risk for much of the country
Severe rain warnings are in place for the lower North Island and west of the South Island, with severe wind watches also in place and thunderstorms possible for much of the country.
How to plan around weather for your wedding day
After proposing to his girlfriend live on air, NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll decided to combine his two loves - his fiancée Katie & the weather. Ben speaks to Mark. Audio
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
RNZ Nelson reporter Samatha Gee with news from the region. Audio
Research needed for cause of 1000+ baby seals in Kaikoura
Samantha Gee is based in the neighbourhood of Nelson - Nathan Rarere asked her about the deaths of more than a thousand seals in the region. Audio
Remembering Cow 569, a hero of the 2004 floods
When major floods swept the lower North Island, Kim Riley didn't have the strength to swim to safety. Twenty years on, she still remembers Cow 569. Audio
Cyclone categories no longer fit for a heating planet - scientists
Increasingly strong cyclones may mean a new higher-wind-speed category needs to be created, researchers say, as global heating ups the forces at play.
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary: Inside the emergency response
A year after Cyclone Gabrielle smashed through Hawke's Bay civil defence controller Ian Macdonald talked to RNZ's Hawke's Bay reporter about the biggest emergency response of his career.
MetService weather reports more favourable conditions for firefighters in Christchurch
There's a reprieve in the weather for the firefighters tackling the massive blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills.
Temperatures dropped overnight thanks to a southwesterly change.
The fire, which… Audio
Weather conditions not helping firefighters in Christchurch
Weather conditions are making it difficult for firefighters battling the Port Hills blaze.
It's hot and windy in Christchurch, with conditions expected to continue throughout the day. NIWA is… Audio
Port Hills fire continues to grow
Fire fighters say no homes have been lost in the Port Hills blaze in Christchurch that's forced the evacuation of 80 properties.
The fire covers 630 hectares and has crossed the boundary into the… Audio
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in Port Hills
Firefighters are continuing to battle the major blaze in the Port Hills.
It's now 630 hectares in size and has a 12 kilometre perimeter.
Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Dry conditions expected as fire continues to burn
Another hot and dry day is forecast for Christchurch as the fire in the Port Hills continues to burn.
MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Port Hills: 'the smoke is just growing and growing'
Our reporter Charlotte Cook was half-way up Worsley Road as smoke continued to billow over the Port Hills in Christchurch.
Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
Christchurch mayor on Port Hills fire
The fire on Christchurch's Port Hills has continued to spread Wednesday night.
On Wednesday evening, Fire and Emergency said it was about 100-hectares in size.
But embers, carried by the strong hot… Audio
Port Hills fire: 'a sea of properties have been evacuated'
The fire on Christchurch's Port Hills continues to rage Thursday morning.
The blaze, which broke out near the top end of Worsleys Spur road just after 2pm Wednesday, has burnt through 100-hectares of… Audio
39,000 lost power to Christchurch fire
The fire on Christchurch's Port Hills is burning under the high voltage power lines that connect Ashburton and Christchurch.
Transpower says it thinks a build-up of soot affected transmission… Audio
Port Hills fire continues to rage
The fire on Christchurch's Port Hills continues to rage this morning, fanned by a nor'west wind.
The blaze, which broke out near the top end of Worsleys Spur road just after 2pm yesterday , has burnt… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary: 'If you don't stay strong it just implodes around you'
Some properties can't be rebuilt a year after Cyclone Gabrielle hit, but victims of the disaster can still make themselves feel at home.
Christchurch weather conditions 'pretty bad', MetService says
Dry conditions and winds reaching about 40km/h to 50km/h are hampering efforts to put out a blaze in Christchurch's Port Hills.
A year on: Hawke's Bay residents speak on Cyclone Gabrielle
A year ago Checkpoint was in Hawke's Bay as shocked residents picked through the mud and debris after Cyclone Gabrielle struck. Today, we return to speak to three of them about the past 12 months, as… Video, Audio