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
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New ZealandAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikesMotorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions. 09 May 08:09 AM
New ZealandBoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstormsA severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.09 May 12:40 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, flooding to hit Auckland, top half of North IslandDownpours and flooding possible across the day. 08 May 11:43 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandNorthland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstormsMetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.07 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, CoromandelHeavy rain is forecast for the region. 07 May 11:03 PM
New Zealand'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZWet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.06 May 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weatherColder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.03 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrivalCooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.02 May 02:47 AM
LiveNew ZealandSelwyn state of emergency lifted as flood recovery beginsKiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.02 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandSlip drama: Front of new property collapses in heavy rain, residents fleeThe slip blocked Cressy Terrace, making it impassable for vehicles.01 May 09:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mark Mitchell announces Christchurch under state of emergency after floodingTorrential rain has also triggered a state of emergency in Canterbury's Selwyn District.01 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandTrampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in HuttA woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.01 May 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in WellingtonWREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.01 May 01:17 AM
New Zealand'Worst yet to come': Homes flooded, roads closed as wild weather strikesAuckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and stormsFerry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather forecast with thunder for north, snow for southMetService severe weather forecasts are for thunderstorms in Northland and Auckland while a winter blast hits Canterbury. Video / MetserviceWatch29 Apr 02:46 AM
New ZealandSevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZMetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.28 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to comeA slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.27 Apr 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetServiceWatch22 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandWeather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issuedA severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island. 21 Apr 12:22 AM
New Zealand‘Looks like it fell on a car’: Landslip partially blocks SH1, Auckland hit by heavy rainA severe thunderstorm watch remains in place until 8pm for Northland and Auckland.20 Apr 10:12 AM
New Zealand'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstormsHouses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.19 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shedA teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.18 Apr 05:00 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 ZealandCyclone Tam: What Aucklanders need to know as storm hitsAuckland Emergency Management has called in extra staff.16 Apr 05:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swellsTam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand. 16 Apr 04:44 AM