New Zealand'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphinsThree dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidaysThis week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.21 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Potentially criminal': Suspicious person posed as cyclone damage surveyor – Akl residentThe visitor claimed to be from Auckland Council but had no official ID.21 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandCommunity effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweedAround 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.21 Apr 02:44 AM
New Zealand'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still neededCyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.20 Apr 10:17 PM
OpinionAuckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely wellOPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.20 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Begged': Authorities not acting fast enough in flood-prone areas, owners sayOne desperate owner stood by himself in the dark trying to stop a creek from flooding. 19 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I was trapped': Man's harrowing escape from floodwatersHe thought it was a small puddle. Then his engine died.19 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone TamAuckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Biblical storm': 750 lightning strikes hit Auckland 'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many.18 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandCyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning stormA Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoersDozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandPaeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnightIn a social media post today, the company said seven vehicles were probably written off as a result of last night's flooding. Video / Paeroa TowingWatch18 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandEaster weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphicHair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWAWatch18 Apr 02:58 AM
New Zealand‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam frightGirl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.18 Apr 01:56 AM
New ZealandDazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei StationSea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up beginsBay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBDStrong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Apr 10:21 AM
New ZealandCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs treesAbout 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.17 Apr 07:11 AM
SportHow ex-tropical Cyclone Tam will affect Easter weekend sportSome events have been cancelled but many will still go ahead as planned.17 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWindsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsenOne person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.16 Apr 08:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone Tam: Strong winds hit Auckland beachesStrong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de CroyWatch16 Apr 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnightForecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.16 Apr 05:56 AM
New ZealandTropical Cyclone Tam - Everything you need to knowTropical Cyclone Tam is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / MetserviceWatch16 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'15 Apr 07:35 AM
WorldEx-Cyclone Alfred: 167 rescues as rain continues, multiple warnings in placeExperts warn that the impacts from Alfred are far from over.09 Mar 05:19 PM
WorldMajor flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, QueenslandAnthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.09 Mar 12:44 AM
WorldTroops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.08 Mar 06:12 PM
New Zealand‘So frightening’: Kiwi’s scary night as wild weather struck; fears of looting at evacuated homesWind 'sounded like a jumbo jet going over the roof of our house', Kiwi in Queensland says.08 Mar 04:12 AM
New Zealand‘Wind gust rattles the building’: Kiwi hunkers down in hotel as wild weather strikesThe NZ pensioner is unfazed by ex-cyclone Alfred but 'dying for toast with tomatoes'.07 Mar 11:32 PM
World‘Stupidity’: People rescued from Gold Coast beaches as Alfred downgraded to tropical lowNo deaths have been reported but police said one man was missing.07 Mar 08:50 PM
WorldCyclone Alfred: Kiwis in Brisbane describe ‘unreal’ scenes, NZ Govt sends search and rescue teamsViolent winds toppled power lines as Alfred inched towards Australia's eastern coast.07 Mar 03:55 AM