New ZealandNiwa: See-sawing temperatures marked 2009See-sawing temperatures characterised New Zealand's weather in 2009, according to Niwa's annual climate summary.12 Jan 11:29 PM
New ZealandMotorists warned as bad weather hitsMotorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and strong winds move up the country.10 Jan 12:19 AM
WorldFrom fires to floods, to threat of cycloneExtreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding cuts Coromandel roadsSome parts of the Coromandel Peninsula are still cut off by flooding following torrential downpours.04 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandNorth Island set for soakingParts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.30 Nov 08:45 PM
WorldCumbria fears more rain to comePolice and army experts say they're urgently checking the safety of about 1,800 bridges in northern England amid some of the worst storms ever recorded in Britain.23 Nov 12:46 AM
New ZealandWarnings of strong winds, heavy rainsNorthland and Auckland could be in for wind gusts of 120km an hour and a small tornado while heavy rains are set to hit further south.15 Oct 12:18 AM
WorldRadio man risks life for listenersRadio announcer Epati Tamati may have saved hundreds of lives by not budging from his waterfront studio when the Samoan earthquake struck.06 Oct 03:00 PM
WorldMother tells of fight to save children taken by tsunamiSalamasina Ale Taufua should be dead. She has bruises, deep cuts and welts on her body.05 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami: Looting hardest to take – NZ victimA NZ woman whose home and possessions were washed away by the tsunami found the looting that followed tougher to deal with.05 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandSea no longer the same - tsunami victims' parentsThe parents of two girls killed in Samoa's tsunami describe their ordeal as New Zealand's death toll rises to seven.04 Oct 09:12 PM
WorldDesperate actions save baby's lifeAs the water receded Ioka Fa'aliga-Fauena Yi clutched the body of her lifeless baby, said a prayer and sucked his nose.04 Oct 03:00 PM