The Country33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
The CountryDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryGovt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetServiceMinister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.26 Sep 02:04 AM
The CountryMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
The CountryJetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into planePowerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.17 Sep 05:20 AM
LiveThe CountrySevere wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruptionThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.19 Aug 03:13 AM
LiveThe CountryPolar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expectedThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.18 Aug 11:01 PM
The Country'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
OpinionOpinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndromeOPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.31 Jul 10:33 PM
The Country'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in SouthMetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.30 Jul 07:37 PM
The CountryFerries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging galesDamage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.29 Jul 07:35 PM
The CountrySunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
The CountryNew research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.01 Jul 11:32 PM
The CountrySevere weather warning as subantarctic blast to sweep over NZMetService has issued a raft of weather warnings as a wintry cold front hits NZ on Monday.30 Jun 06:06 AM
The CountryNorth Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possibleSevere weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.21 May 05:00 PM
The CountryLines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwatersThe eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.21 May 07:45 AM
The CountrySilt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish populationOne survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.09 May 06:00 PM
The Country'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
The CountryColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
The CountryHail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZFlooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.01 May 01:11 AM
The CountrySunny start to week turns to chilly, wet beginning of MayIt's set to be a colder than average few weeks for New Zealand.28 Apr 05:24 PM
The Country'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
The CountryPublic sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of ConservationIt's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.10 Apr 02:13 AM
The CountryWeather: March was NZ’s coldest in 12 years: What can we expect from winter?If autumn’s felt a lot chillier than usual so far, you’re not imagining it.04 Apr 11:10 PM
The CountrySnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
The CountryNiwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utesThe weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’.If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.22 Jan 11:46 PM
The CountryHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
The CountryHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryHottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to comeAuckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.09 Jan 04:27 AM
The CountryHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryWhat an ‘atypical’ El Niño means for your summerAn 'atypical' El Niño means there'll be variability amid driver's usual summer flavours.30 Nov 10:26 PM
The CountryWeather: Warm, settled conditions turn to rain and wind over weekendForecast for a trough over the Tasman Sea bringing rain to western areas.29 Nov 05:03 PM
