New ZealandSevere thunderstorms in central New Zealand but calm elsewhereSevere thunderstorms continue to pummel central New Zealand.28 Mar 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlaces in Northland break summer drought recordWhangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrop in the bucket: Drought discussions step up in Hawke's Bay"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.04 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandRain, thunderstorms on the way - which drought-affected areas will get reliefNot a "drought-breaker", but at last some relief.03 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandAs summer officially bids goodbye, the heatwave continues to stayThere's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.01 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandBig dry continues for most of NZRain, rain has gone away, and hot and fine weather is here to stay25 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandLittle rain, shine for most following unsummery weekendFollowing an unsummery weekend, conditions will warm as the week draws onwards.24 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for parts of North IslandFarmers hope wet weather will stick around to help soften drought-stricken ground.21 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandWeather: Big dry continues despite early raindropsAuckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.15 Feb 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Inside the tricky science of cyclone forecastingForecasting tropical cyclones is a notoriously complex, high-stakes game. How is it done?11 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandBig Dry: No rain in sight for drought-parched northCyclone heading to New Caledonia looks likely to sweep by south of South Island.10 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZPolice will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig Dry: Parched north faces 'cyclone lottery'Even if Uesi does bring rain to the north next week, it won't be enough to ease the dry.09 Feb 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParts of Northland 3 days away from running out of waterWith no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone warning: NZ faces sting of new tropical storm in PacificMetService's computer model suggests the cyclone, if formed, could be felt in New Zealand.06 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandLive: 'You need to evacuate now': Flood waters still rising in SouthlandAuthorities are telling people in Southland not to be complacent about evacuating.04 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandLive: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under waterSome families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.04 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandWeather chaos: Landslide hits hut, rescue under way, flood destroys highwayRescue teams mustered this morning for evacuation of tourists.03 Feb 07:08 PM
New ZealandHot streak to continue before Waitangi Day weather turns coolerThe past few days across the country have been scorching but it won't continue for long.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne reaches hottest temperature of 2019/20 summerThe mercury in Gisborne skyrocketed today, nearing the 40-degree mark.31 Jan 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparkedTemperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.31 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo critical: Serious crash closes SH1 north of WhangareiCrashes have caused hold-ups ahead of long weekend.24 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandIf you're not in the car now - it's probably too late to avoid trafficHeading out of Auckland over the long weekend? Check your travelling times here first.23 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandWarning for beachgoers as North Island heats up to 30CHigh temperatures forecast around the country today, with 2m swells also on the cards.20 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend weather to remain for the weekFine weather for the country this week.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandSummer stunner: 30C on the cards for lucky fewIt will beach time for most of New Zealand today.17 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters SouthLovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.10 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South tomorrowOtago Civil Defence and Emergency Management have told people to be prepared.10 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandInclement weather set to improve...but not until FridayThe weather will gradually improve as the week progresses, the MetService says.06 Jan 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Why has the sky changed colour?' Police flooded with 111 calls about 'eerie' skiesAustralian bushfires are altering the skies 2000km away.05 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandAustralian bush fires: Smoke and ash reaching Auckland at middayKiwis should expect more hazy skies for days to come.02 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandExplained: Why the North Island woke to an 'apocalyptic' orange hazeThe 5.5 million sq/km expanse of smoke drifting off Australia has made its way to NZ.02 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandSmoke from Aussie bush fires hits NZ: Hazy skies expected for the next weekThe skies will be hazier than usual on the first week of the new year.31 Dec 07:21 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve weather: Clear skies and a balmy night for revellersThose at some popular holiday spots can welcome in the New Year with clear skies.30 Dec 06:28 PM
