New ZealandWild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commutersThere are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.21 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, strong winds forecast as amber alert issued for Harbour BridgeDrivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the bridge.20 Jul 03:47 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain set to lash opening match of Fifa Women's World CupMetService says waterproof layers will be particularly handy for the journey home.19 Jul 08:53 PM
New Zealand‘Rain or shine:’ Wet weather for Winter Deco weekend in Hawke’s BayRainy Winter Deco weekend ahead.18 Jul 02:14 AM
New Zealand'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing lineHeavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.17 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandMatariki weather and traffic: Here’s what you need to knowFind out from the experts what the roads and skies will be like over the long weekend.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnsettled week of weather ahead for WhanganuiThe unpredictable weather is coming from a set of troughs to the west of the country.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain expected to ease off after Central Hawke's Bay roads floodedCentral Hawke's Bay roads are closing in the heavy rain flooding.08 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike AucklandHeavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHastings 150th anniversary celebrations likely held under dark skiesRain for Hastings' birthday.06 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandBoat sinks in Pilot Bay as further strong winds forecastHigh winds likely contributed to the sinking of a boat this morning.04 Jul 01:03 AM
New ZealandFine, frosty days offer short-lived respite after windy, snowy start to school holsMetService forecasts mostly cloudy conditions, isolated showers clearing in Akld today.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remainWind speeds in Super City forecast to reach 90km/h - Warnings of downed trees, power cuts.03 Jul 04:31 AM
New ZealandRoads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaosRoad closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.03 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge lanes reopened after closure due to high windsMuch of the North Island can expect heavy winds, after a weekend white-out in the south.03 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandBig swells and chilly mornings but clear skies for Hawke’s BayCareful near the water: Hawke's Bay is expected to get big swells starting late Wednesday.02 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Video footage captures lightning strikes before thunderous explosionOne local resident described the sound as 'an incredible thunderclap'.28 Jun 06:48 PM
New ZealandRain relief: ‘It’ll be some of the best weather Hawke’s Bay can get’, MetService saysAfter a prolonged wet period, expect speckles of rain before the sun comes out again.26 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandBrief respite in weather for Gisborne, severe gales to come for AucklandMetService are warning even a small amount of rain could cause major damage.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits GisborneThe rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".24 Jun 01:35 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandWeather: About 380 lightning strikes in 48 hoursNationally, there were 19,000 during the weekend.19 Jun 07:02 AM
New ZealandAnother rainmaker on the way after days of watches and warningsCentral Hawke's Bay rivers are expected to reach "one-in-five-year" levels.18 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding and slips throughout Bay of Plenty, 'more rain on the way'Flooding was reported in Maketu, Paengaroa and Pikowai.18 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch extended for Hawke’s Bay until Monday nightA large part of Hawke’s Bay can expect further heavy rainfall until late Monday.17 Jun 10:06 AM
New ZealandWhanganui stays frosty overnightThe temperature dipped below zero in parts of the region.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandColdest mornings of the year chill NorthlandRain to come to Northland from Thursday evening.14 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandOld Man Winter finally makes it to Whanganui“Winter has made itself known in the last few days...."11 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandCold mornings, rain and rough seas for Hawke’s Bay as winter hitsThere was heavy rain near Wairoa today, and Hawke's Bay will be chilly in the coming week.11 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandClear days and cold nights for Whanganui's weekendHigh temperatures were slightly above average for the month.09 Jun 11:21 PM
New ZealandA break from the rain? Auckland set for week of sunny weatherIt will be a welcome reprieve for the sun-starved city.07 Jun 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZThe roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.05 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandFour storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this yearA "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.04 Jun 11:58 PM