Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South
While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.
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'Completely shattered': Hikers cheat death as landslide strikes
Fiordland and Southland under states of emergency due to the storm.
Focus Live: Meteorologist Georgina Griffiths explains the weather responsible for the devastating flooding in Fiordland, plus what’s ahead for the rest of the country this Waitangi Day
Focus Live: Meteorologist Georgina Griffiths explains the weather responsible for the devastating flooding in Fiordland, plus what’s ahead for the rest of the country this Waitangi Day. Video / William Patino Photography / High Country Helicopters / NZTA
MetService Weather National: 4th - 6th February
MetService Weather National: 4th - 6th February 2020
MetService Weather Wellington: 5th February
MetService Weather Wellington: 5th February 2020
MetService Weather Christchurch: 5th February
MetService Weather Christchurch: 5th February 2020
Weather chaos: 195 tourists remain trapped after evacuation delayed another day
Torrential rain battered Fiordland causing land slips, injuring and trapping people.
'Near-death experiences': Teenager, family's lucky escapes in wild weather
About 100 trampers are being rescued by helicopter from Fiordland today.
Incredible footage: State highway destroyed, travellers stranded
Video footage shows large parts of Milford Road have been washed away.
Heatwave: North Island hotspot hits scorching 40C today
It's getting hot out there: Te Karaka near Gisborne reaches a sweltering 40C.
State of Emergency declared for Fiordland as roads destroyed and tourists trapped
State of Emergency declared for Fiordland as roads destroyed and tourists trapped. Video / NZTA
MetService Weather National: 3rd - 4th February
MetService Weather National: 3rd - 4th February 2020
MetService Weather Wellington: 4th February
MetService Weather Wellington: 4th February 2020
MetService Weather Christchurch: 4th February
MetService Weather Christchurch: 4th February 2020
Weather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzles
Many councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.
State of Emergency declared for Fiordland: Tourists trapped
Up to 400 tourists trapped after road to Milford Sound washed out.
Study suggests it's better to teach children water safety in natural environments
120 children took part in the survey where they learnt about water safety.
Heavy rain warning for Otago headwaters
Fiordland, Westland and the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers expect a drenching.
The big dry heads north
Drought conditions in Auckland and Northland are set to continue this month.
Hot streak to continue before Waitangi Day weather turns cooler
The past few days across the country have been scorching but it won't continue for long.
Dog rescued from locked, hot car; pleas to pet owners
A dog found panting in a fogged-up car was freed by his owner after stranger raised alarm.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
NZ beef, sheepmeat prices drop after virus outbreak
NZ beef and sheepmeat prices have dropped in after the virus outbreak in China.
Gisborne reaches hottest temperature of 2019/20 summer
The mercury in Gisborne skyrocketed today, nearing the 40-degree mark.
Wind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparked
Temperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.
MetService Severe Weather: 31st Jan - 2nd Feb
MetService Severe Weather: 31st Jan - 2nd Feb.
MetService Weather National: January 30th - 31st
MetService Weather National: January 30th - 31st.
MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st
MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st.