Home / New ZealandMetService severe weather update: Monday 29 DecemberMetService29 Dec, 2025 02:42 AMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditMetService severe weather update: Monday 29 December. Video / MetService
New ZealandRoads 'disintegrating' in Lower Hutt suburbootage shows water bubbling up through cracks in Stokes Valley roads. Video / Billy Paine / SuppliedWatch16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandCouple describe floods at Lower Hutt homeA couple living in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, say the flooding is the worst they've seen. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandFlooding, power cuts and downed trees as wild weather hits Lower North IslandEverything you need to know about today's Orange weather warnings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandContractors clear up trees blocking SH1 near ŌhingaitiNumerous trees have been cleared along SH1, with roadblocks remaining in place as more debris is cleared. Video / Mike ScottWatch15 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandFerrari reveals retro-inspired design behind their first-ever EVDriven's Damien O'Carroll joins Herald NOW to talk through the glam and gadgets to expect from the Ferrari Luce. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch15 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandWellington update: Wild weather lashes the region; flights cancelledHerald political editor, Thomas Coughlan reveals just how bad the weather's been in Wellington. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandContact raising $525m for new generationBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Contact equity raise targets new geothermal, solar & battery investments; Freightways and A2 Milk Co post strong first-half profit and earnings growth.Watch15 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandWainui River in HerbertvilleVolunteer firefighter James Brett Harold at the banks of the Wainui River in Herbertville at 2am during the weekend's weather event. Video / James Brett HaroldWatch15 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandSatellite SOS call at 5am in Rangitikei districtEmergency services responded to a satellite SOS call at 5am after motorists became trapped between over a dozen fallen trees outside Hunterville for hours. Video \ suppliedWatch15 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandPanel: Eden Park announcement; Sail GP dangers and the ultra rich staying ultra youngPhil Goff and Carmen Parahi debate the big stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandLandslide's Fleetwood Mac tributeFleetwood Mac tribute band played at Smash Palace, Gisborne. Video / Kim ParkinsonWatch15 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaWatch15 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandOrange warning in place as wild weather hammers WellingtonResidents have woken to numerous downed trees, closed roads, and flooding in Wellington. Video / Melissa Nightingale, Billie PaineWatch15 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandJohn Britten Museum to open in ChristchurchThe John Britten Museum will open in Christchurch on February 18. The permanent exhibit includes rare motorcycles and a hologram of the famous Kiwi engineer. Video / Mike ThorpeWatch15 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui fireFire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a blaze at a property on Golf Rd around 7am. Video / Dion NortonWatch15 Feb 08:58 PM
Herald NOWBlack Foils season likely over following crash, according to sailing professorRepairs to the Black Foils boat could run into the millions after a high speed crash with France. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 08:50 PM
Herald NOWResidents self-evacuate from Tararua over rising river levelsTararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore says the precautionary call was made to ensure residents weren't put at risk. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandThe Government allows Eden Park up to 32 concerts a yearEden Park CEO Nick Sautner speaks about the announcement on Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch15 Feb 08:37 PM
Herald NOWSports Wrap: SailGP crash, Winter Olympics and Super RugbyThe boys talk about what's next for the Black Foils and the latest on the Winter games. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandPower lines spark amid wild Wellington weatherSevere weather causes power lines to spark in the middle of the night at Foxton Beach. Video \ Emma CollierWatch15 Feb 08:19 PM
Herald NOW'Air NZ is in great shape': former CEO Greg Foran on the state of the national carrierFormer Air NZ CEO Greg Foran reflects on his time at the national carrier as he begins new job as CEO of US grocery retailer Kroger. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 07:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi businesses increasingly optimistic as sectors bounce back, new data revealsForsyth Barr's Matt Montgomerie says businesses are forecasting higher profits for 2026, according to the latest Pulse of NZ Business Survey. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 07:55 PM
Herald NOWChristchurch boil water notice extendedChristchurch residents are still unable to drink from their taps, Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood reveals. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandWho's investing? Lactalis commits $100m here, NZ’s $33b India FTA investment clause under scrutinyBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Fonterra Mainland deal includes $100m investment promise; how strong is the commitment to ensure $33b of private investment in India under the FTA?Watch15 Feb 07:46 PM
Herald NOW'Wealthy people want to come here': Stanford on 'golden visa' attracting investors to NZChanges to the to the Active Investor Plus visa has seen $3.39 billion invested Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandDriver’s ‘genius’ roundabout hack to beat traffic divides opinion onlineA man’s traffic trick has sparked outrage online, with viewers split over his roundabout manoeuvre. Video \ Instagram/@zaneammarWatch15 Feb 07:41 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 16MetService Morning Weather Update: February 16. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Monday, February 16, 2026Sport Headlines | Monday, February 16, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Feb 07:21 PM
Herald NOWSir Graham Lowe on the State of Origin coming to AucklandFormer Rugby League coach reacts to the State of Origin coming to Auckland. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandStorm continues to cause damage across the countrySenior multimedia journalist Mike Scott speaks to Ryan Bridge TODAY about recent wild weather.Watch15 Feb 07:13 PM
Herald NOWWeather: Wild weather continues to hammer central New ZealandEmergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell with the latest on the weather hitting the central and lower North Island Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, February 16, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Wild weather continues across the country, PM makes major announcement at Eden Park | Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Feb 06:46 PM
New ZealandProtest erupts at Big Gay OutSecurity dragged the protester back into the crowd as MPs watched on. Video / Dan LakeWatch15 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media at Eden ParkPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make a major event announcement alongside Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.Watch15 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Sunday, February 15, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Sunday, February 15, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandWild weather in Tolaga BayHeavy rain warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, among other regions in the North Island. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch15 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandSmoke rises from Wairoa liquor storeFirefighters are battling a blaze at a central Wairoa store, with a section of State Highway 2 being shut to assist them. Video / Wairoa IncorporatedWatch14 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour delivers State of the Nation speechAct leader David Seymour has delivered his State of the Nation speech at the party conference in Christchurch. Video / ActWatch14 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour delivers State of the Nation speechDavid Seymour delivers State of the Nation speech. Video / ACTWatch14 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington Water board chairman steps down, one dead in crashNZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington Water board chairman steps down, one dead in crash, more serious weather on way for eastern North Island. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Feb 08:07 PM
