New ZealandPost-tornado cleanup in Mount MaunganuiCleanup efforts have started. Mount Maunganui Intermediate will be closed Friday after announcing that it had suffered “considerable damage”.14 May 08:14 AM
New ZealandEl Nino to return with rain and droughtClimate scientists are warning that a large, ocean-driven El Nino system could bring unwelcome weather extremes this year, making the east coast drier.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWest Coast rain gauge can't deal with heavy rainThe Metservice says it will have to change its rain gauge at Haast because it is “not responding well to periods of heavy rain”.13 May 04:34 AM
New ZealandWet, windy weather this weekHeavy rain and gales were expected for some areas tonight and tomorrow, with thunderstorms possible in or around Auckland.11 May 07:18 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Rain, sun on the wayRain is likely for most of the country tomorrow before high pressure will bring sunshine on Sunday, forecasters say.17 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandChill heads off but wet sets inThe cold snap that left much of the country shivering is now on its way out, but don't celebrate too soon: a wet weekend is on the cards.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunny start to Easter weekendThe Easter weekend gets off a sunny start for most of the country today, but cloud and drizzle are on the way for Sunday Easter egg hunts.02 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandPlenty of sunshine for holiday weekendKiwis have more than chocolate eggs to look forward to this long Easter weekend, with mostly fine weather forecast for the country.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Pam: Live updatesLive updates of Cyclone Pam's impact in New Zealand and the aftermath in devastated Pacific Island nations.16 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandPam: Kiwis unaccounted for in VanuatuVolunteer Service Abroad said it could still not account for four Kiwi volunteers in Vanuatu.15 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandVanuatu - dozens feared deadDozens are feared dead on Vanuatu and up to 10,000 are homeless in the wake of Cyclone Pam.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPam moves closer to NZTropical Cyclone Pam is slowly weakening as it approaches NZ, but will still be "a very powerful tropical cyclone" as it passes the country within a few hundred kilometres.15 Mar 06:50 AM
New ZealandCyclone Pam: Civil Defence's NZ adviceGisborne Civil Defence says local residents should be prepared for strong winds, large sea surges, coastal erosion, some rain and power loss.13 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandCyclone Pam edges closerA severe tropical cyclone that's causing destruction to Pacific Islands is edging closer to New Zealand.13 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandCyclone Pam: Volvo Race postponedEven if the system misses New Zealand, big swells and rough seas could still cause real problems for the fleet.12 Mar 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Too close for comfort'Residents in parts of New Zealand expected to face Cyclone Pam need to get prepared for the storm.12 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandWarning as cyclone nearsA severe tropical cyclone, which may become a supercyclone, could be down-graded before it reaches NZ, but warnings are still being issued for residents to be prepared.12 Mar 06:20 AM
New ZealandAutumn starts with a sizzleSummer may officially be over but forecasters are predicting average to above average temperatures for most of the country over autumn.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe' thunderstorm warning for OtagoSevere thunderstorms may hit Dunedin, North Otago and Clutha this afternoon bringing heavy rain and hail as large as 20mm to some areas, MetService warns.19 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandMercury soars as summer heat sets inSummer is hitting full force, with temperatures rising above 27C north of Auckland and farmers bracing for drought.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet night awaits New Year revellersA wet countdown to 2015 is in store for most, with forecasters predicting rain across the country on New Year's Eve.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's fog delays flights across NZAround 30 flights were delayed and three were cancelled as fog caused disruption at Auckland Airport this morning.18 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandAn unusually cool summerThe country has had the coolest start to summer in almost a decade. Temperatures around the main cities on Monday were well below the median for the past decade.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlustery winds continue in last week of springBlustery winds will continue to whip parts of the country during the last official week of spring, MetService says.24 Nov 06:49 AM
New ZealandSpring storms to douse the countryThe stormy spring weather will continue over the weekend, with severe winds and rain forecast for parts of the country.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandWet weather ahead for election dayVoters will need to wrap up warm and bring raincoats and brollies to get to the ballot box on Saturday as the weekend weather looks set to be cold and wet.18 Sep 03:35 AM
