New ZealandDrought unlikely this summerSummer likely to be wetter than average according to long-term Niwa forecast.10 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow expected in South IslandRare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.10 Nov 04:48 PM
New Zealand'Spaceship' over Northland beachFears that aliens were taking over Northland have been allayed by weather experts who say a cloud - not an alien mother ship - was 08 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and rain on the waySqually thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.05 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandWarm weather ahead - but not without wetHotter than average temperatures can be expected across the entire country over the next three months - but the warm won't come without rain.02 Nov 04:49 AM
New ZealandHailstorms, lightning usher in HalloweenIt was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?31 Oct 04:38 PM
New ZealandMid-spring freeze hits New ZealandA mid-spring freeze has hit New Zealand with sub-zero temperatures, frost and snow, hitting parts of the country this morning.29 Oct 05:54 PM
New ZealandUnseasonable cold snap this weekendAn unseasonable cold snap will be felt in much of the country over the weekend as a front moves over the North Island.28 Oct 06:18 PM
New ZealandChilly, frosty start to the weekendIt's going to be a chilly, wet weekend for parts of the country - though the worst of the rain is expected to hold off for those hitting the pavement in the Auckland Marathon on Sunday.27 Oct 06:09 PM
New ZealandRain marks end of Labour WeekendHeading back to the office at the end of the holiday weekend could be a blessing in disguise as rain is set to hit most of the country.24 Oct 06:33 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion easesCongestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.22 Oct 12:38 AM
New ZealandSummer tipped to be humid, wetA wetter summer season is on the cards for the upper North Island - but that doesn't mean people should go cancelling their Coromandel holiday plans.18 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandMore unsettled weather to comeThe weekend's freak storm in Napier and Hastings - when hail fell, and blue skies darkened - could herald a turbulent week ahead16 Oct 04:17 PM
New ZealandThunderstruck: 'Household was shaking'A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.06 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandWild weather to ease slightly on TuesdayA Huntly resident whose house was hit by a landslide still doesn't know when he can return after the region was hit by a "once in 03 Oct 07:24 AM
New ZealandStay in - it's all rain and thunderstormsThis will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.30 Sep 06:16 PM
New ZealandOctober daytime weather may break recordsGoodbye winter - weather analysts say October is set to bring with it possible record-breaking temperatures close to 30C.30 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil urges residents not to move closed road signsGisborne District Council has reminded residents "closed means closed" after closed road signs were removed from roads made dangerous by recent heavy rain.29 Sep 07:56 AM
New ZealandMore wild weather lashes the countryHeavy downpours and thunderstorms are possible today in already saturated areas of the North Island.28 Sep 05:35 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning comes after floodingA heavy rain warning has been put in place for Gisborne and the Coromandel Peninsula.28 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandPlantation debris causes flood damageFlash flooding brought a deluge of pine plantation slash and logs down a Northland river devastating farm properties in its path.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolidaymakers spend wet night in carsWATCH: Dashcam footage shows a Coromandel road turn into a river after rain lashed much of the country over the weekend closing roads.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoro cut off: Cars pulled from waterFirefighters have been unable to get through a flooded ford to reach cars stranded in Kauaeranga Valley, Thames, leaving the matter in police hands.25 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for Northern Hawke's BayMetService issued a severe weather watch for heavy rain in the Wairoa district of Hawke's Bay last night, which is expected to last 21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFloods, winds: Wild weather strikes NZA large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.18 Sep 04:56 AM
New ZealandSpring sun returns with balmy 23CParts of the country are experiencing balmy summer-like temperatures as the mercury soared above 20C at lunchtime today.11 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandIt's only going to get warmer: MetServiceIt may have got a bit nippy overnight, but the MetService says temperatures across the country will now get back to normal after recent chilly weather.10 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandRoad shut: Snow lovers crowd RuapehuSkiers and snowboarders flocked to sunny Mt Ruapehu in such great numbers today that the access road to Whakapapa ski area had to be closed.20 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing tramper suspendedSearch and rescue teams have suspended their search for the man missing in Tararua Forest Park overnight.19 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandCold, wet weather to continueAfter a night of freezing temperatures, heavy rain and snow, forecasters are predicting more of the same today.06 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandWet weather here to stayRainy days are here to stay for most of the country today, as the wet weather which has stuck around for the last couple of weeks shows no signs of abating.03 Aug 08:10 PM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, forces evacuationsWhite-out conditions at Mt Ruapehu have forced the evacuation of dozens of people from the slopes today.30 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandCold front descends on North IslandSevere weather conditions are forecast in some parts of the country today, with high winds and heavy snowfall warnings in place.29 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandSwells to ease in Cook StraitPassengers travelling across the Cook Strait will have much easier journey tomorrow as rolling waves subside.18 Jul 05:30 PM
