New ZealandEvacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threatsA state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.27 Jun 12:40 AM
Travel newsIs your ski field open? What to know about the snow ahead of school holidaysThe forecast brings hope for skiers amid a warm, wet June.26 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28MetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28. Video / MetServiceWatch26 Jun 02:34 AM
New ZealandBrief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe galesHeavy rain watches are being issued.23 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Jun 06:52 AM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year hits Hawke's Bay, just in time for MatarikiDon't worry, it's warming up now.19 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandSunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny breakShowers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.13 Jun 12:52 AM
New Zealand'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway. 12 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 10th JuneMetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 10th JuneWatch10 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandFog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to followMore thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.09 Jun 07:33 PM
New Zealand'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continuesMetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.08 Jun 06:05 AM
New ZealandFrosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of daysTemperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.07 Jun 07:36 AM
New ZealandSwells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hitsThere's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.07 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: June 6MetService Severe Weather Update: June 6Watch06 Jun 02:09 AM
New ZealandInter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snapBoth the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.05 Jun 10:50 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weatherMetservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandRising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surgeHawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.05 Jun 02:13 AM
LiveNew ZealandHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZMetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper northCivil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.29 May 07:38 PM
New Zealand100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, NorthlandA strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.28 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likelyAnd there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather. 28 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZToday will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.26 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in NorthlandMetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.26 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 MayMetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 May Video / MetServiceWatch26 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New ZealandMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.25 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'A real taste of winter': Sub-zero temps, bluebird days for south, rain in north clearsMetService says the rest of the week should be relatively settled. 18 May 09:35 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain hits Auckland with possible thunderstorms forecast tonightA severe thunderstorm watch is forecast for Auckland until early tomorrow morning.18 May 06:03 AM
New ZealandWeather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZThe stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday. 17 May 02:21 AM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
New ZealandAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
