The CountryDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryThundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take careMotorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.21 Dec 02:16 AM
The CountryNorth Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpoursMotorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.20 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to XmasHeavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.19 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWill your area hit 30C? Soaring temps tipped as early taste of summer sweeps NZSome areas are expected to reach near 30C in the coming days.06 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLong, dry spells loom beyond another messy week of spring weatherA front is forecast to move up the country – but there's also late-week warmth in store.03 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDrizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in tempsPolar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.08 Oct 07:24 PM
The CountryOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveThe CountryDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountrySouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
LiveThe Country‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
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
