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Slips have closed a stretch of highway on the West Coast and power is out to some people as heavy rain lasting several days hits the region.

2023 was one of NZ's hottest on record, but far from the wettest, while Whakatāne and Nelson have lost their crown as the country's sunniest spots.

2023 was one of NZ's hottest on record, but far from the wettest, while Whakatāne and Nelson have lost their crown as the country's sunniest spots.

A farm in Waiwhare, Hawke’s Bay, recorded an incredible 730mm of rainfall during Cyclone Gabrielle, which at its peak unleashed 250mm of rain an hour into

Last year was New Zealand's warmest on record, says Niwa's chief scientist.

Heavy rain fell in the South Island's west coast overnight and region isn't out of the woods yet with more rain on the way, Civil Defence warns.

From wind strong enough to toss two train carriages, to seven-storey waves ripping buoys out of the Southern Ocean, New Zealand's weather is wildly changeable. And it's only going to get wilder.

New Zealand has significantly increased its use of coal for electricity generation in recent years, despite its status as the worst, most polluting fossil fuel on the planet.

New Zealand has significantly increased its use of coal in recent years, despite its status as the most polluting fuel on the planet.

Huge torrents of floodwaters, lahars, a massive earthquake and at least one fire have hit the country's bridges in the past, costing lives and cutting off key roads.