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Climate changed: Why our scientists are having to redefine ‘normal’ in 2024
Global warming is forcing scientists to redefine what New Zealand’s 'normal' climate is.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Rain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's Bay
The end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.
La Nina looms: More deluges on cards after NZ soaked by storms
After this week's soaking, a Niwa forecaster isn’t ruling out more winter downpours.
Major banks offer mortgage suspensions to flood-affected East Coast residents
Hundreds of properties have been affected by the latest wild weather to hit the region.
'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters
'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weather
Gisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.
Showers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
Hundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.
Editorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructure
OPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.
Specialist Water Rescue Teams head out to assist in Wairoa
Fire and Emergency Specialist Water Rescue Teams are onsite in Wairoa assisting with the severe weather. Video / FENZ
Hawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closed
Thousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.
400 Wairoa homes impacted by flooding, highways closed across Hawke's Bay
The storm-hit East Coast begins to emerge from heavy rain, flooding and gale-force winds.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon on the situation on the East Coast
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responded to questions about the effects of extreme weather on the East Coast. Video / Mark Mitchell
East Coast spared worst of flooding: debris being cleared, some power outages
East Coast communities are keeping a close eye on weather conditions after heavy rainfall.
Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
Bodies found in fishermen search and East Coast storm | Focus Morning Bulletin June 26, 2024
Three bodies found in the search for missing fisherman, teenager bowled at racer meet loses leg and Wynyard Quarter to be re-connected. Video / NZ Herald
Wild weather pounds East Coast, orange heavy warnings issued
Gisborne’s emergency sewer valve has been opened due to fears of sewage overflowing.
Hastings turns on the rain for Magpies and Rams history-maker
Rain is set to dominate the first Ranfurly Shield match in Hastings for 97 years.
Schoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day deluge
Heavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.
Travel woes at Auckland Airport continue due to car fire, heavy fog
It's the second day in a row flights have been disrupted by fog in the city.
Heavy fog cancels more Auckland Airport flights
The hazy weather also caused ferry cancellations and a motorway crash this morning.
What's the story, morning glory? Rainbow-like illusion turns heads in Hawke's Bay
The chance of finding gold at the end of this 'rainbow' is even more slim than usual.
SH1 lanes reopen after rush-hour disruption; 89 flights delayed, cancelled in Auckland due to fog
Flight restrictions were lifted at lunchtime.
Orange warning: Severe gales and heavy rain expected to lash the East Coast
Wind and heavy rain are set to lash Hawke's Bay starting Tuesday.
Toppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled out
Northland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.
No petrol on Chatham Islands, barge turned around due to bad weather
Islands also out of LPG cooking gas and its diesel supplies are running low.