New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Rain and wind for parts of NZBad weather is starting to hit the South Island.26 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandBoxing Day weather: what you're in forQueenstown and Wanaka are expected to be the hottest.25 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: Where will the sun shine?The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.23 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandCan I sit outside for Christmas lunch?What will the weather be doing on Sunday for Christmas?20 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandFirefighters, chopper kept busy fighting rubbish dump blazeFirefighters are working in warm conditions to douse the fire at Te Hauke, south of Hastings.17 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandAnother hot day for North IslandersIt will be another good day for going to the beach for much of the north of the country.17 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandFinally, it's time to crank up the BBQIt's going to be a sunny one this weekend for most of the country.15 Dec 04:28 PM
New ZealandMore rain for the whole countryWe may be 12 days into summer but the rain falling over the last week isn't going anywhere fast.11 Dec 06:06 PM
New ZealandMore rain forecast for most of countryMore wet weather is on the way this weekend.10 Dec 05:43 PM
New ZealandWet weather may put damper on concertThe forecast is looking grim for large outdoor Christmas events across New Zealand this weekend.08 Dec 04:41 PM
New ZealandHello summer: Storms before sunThunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandHot stuff! Summer starts to roll inPeople across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandFirst weekend of summer: What to expectIt's not going to be the sunniest weekend, but at least it won't rain too much.01 Dec 05:09 PM
New ZealandDry summer starts with showersA dry summer is on its way, but it starts with showers for many of us today.30 Nov 08:31 PM
New ZealandSay goodbye to sky-high temperaturesIt may be time to put away the togs - scorching temperatures on Wednesday aren't likely to be repeated today, the MetService says. While 23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a scorcher! Temperatures hit 34CTemperatures in some parts of the country have climbed over 30 degrees before midday.23 Nov 12:51 AM
New ZealandCould 'thunderstorm asthma' strike here?At least two people are believed to have died from the unusual condition in Melbourne, but could it happen here?22 Nov 09:16 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds death of two trampersTemperatures plummeted below freezing the night two men died on a tramp in the Tararua Forest Park.21 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandDry, windy day for much of the countryNew Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.19 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandWellington: What you need to knowThe latest on road closures, public transport, weather, cordons and building damage.16 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandBad weather not over for WellingtonThe Metservice is warning rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms are on the way to Wellington for tonight and tomorrow.16 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandPhoto ID required to use quake-zone SH1Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.15 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandWellington pummelled by aftershocksThe Prime Minister's bodyguards directed traffic around a high rise close to collapse, slips caused traffic chaos and homes were evacuated in capital.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorists stranded in floodingA string of motorists is stranded on State Highway 2 as authorities across the Wellington region prepare for evacuations.14 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandHow to catch the best supermoon shotno vid FULL MOON: A picture of the moon taken by photographer Cynthia Qiu. PHOTO/CYNTHIA QIU 141116ACW01bop Local astronomers and p14 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandHawk adds to perfect shot of supermoonSkywatchers may have a chance to see a supermoon tonight, a phenomenon now shining over the region that won't be visible again until 2034.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirst the quakes, now the stormHeavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.13 Nov 05:11 PM
New ZealandSunshine not set to last, MetService warnsIt's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a 13 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated as Wellington hit by Big WetA series of land slips forced residents to evacuate their homes as the capital was lashed by wild weather yesterday.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere to see best supermoon in 67 yearsThe east coast is the best place to see Tuesday's supermoon.12 Nov 04:00 PM