New ZealandThundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take careMotorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.21 Dec 02:16 AM
EnvironmentMetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21stMetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetServiceWatch20 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpoursMotorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas DayAn orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.19 Dec 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to XmasHeavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watchThere is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperaturesAkl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend. 11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12thMetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th. Video / MetserviceWatch11 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight out of Auckland struck by lightning during last night's stormThe plane was hit by lightning 20 minutes after takeoff and returned to NZ.09 Dec 05:47 PM
New ZealandGale force winds batter Wellington: Boat wrecked, flights cancelledMetService warns that up to 110mm of rain could fall in the Tararua Range area.08 Dec 05:23 PM
New Zealand'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-upsTemperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.08 Dec 05:27 AM
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New ZealandNZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across countryUV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.06 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandSummer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30CMetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.04 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandVulnerable people at risk as summer temperatures soar into the 30sMetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.03 Dec 05:51 AM
New ZealandSummer stinker: Wastewater overflow leaves 34 Auckland beaches unsafe to swimFour inner harbour beaches have also been black-flagged as 'do no swim'.01 Dec 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Warm, humid air' set to fuel Saturday showers in North IslandForecasters are predicting multiple 30C-plus highs to start summer next week.29 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Sharp change' in temperatures coming, some places plunging by as much as 15CNiwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.28 Nov 04:39 PM
New ZealandHere comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this weekKiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetServiceThe relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather outlook: More rain on the way after settled start to the weekMore balmy weather is forecast to kick off the working week – but it won't last for long.17 Nov 07:35 AM
New ZealandNiwa climate outlook: What the Bay can expect for summerPredictions for temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels.11 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandScorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roadsIt appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.08 Nov 06:37 PM
New ZealandWill your area hit 30C? Soaring temps tipped as early taste of summer sweeps NZSome areas are expected to reach near 30C in the coming days.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8thMetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th Video / MetServiceWatch06 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandLong, dry spells loom beyond another messy week of spring weatherA front is forecast to move up the country – but there's also late-week warmth in store.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa says summer could be hotter, dryer than average; hot temps for week aheadSome Sth Island areas may have heavy weather today, Nth Island has warmer days coming up.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandThunder, hailstorms for Auckland before lunch; showers in regions easing in eveningHailstones up to 15mm in diameter are possible, and rainfall of 15mm an hour in places.29 Oct 07:10 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms and hail to lash NZ, thousands of lightning strikes recorded'Many locations' in the North Island are in for a chance of thunderstorms this evening.29 Oct 06:42 AM
EnvironmentMetService National Weather: October 29th - November 2ndMetService National Weather: October 29th - November 2nd Video / MetServiceWatch28 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandBrief respite from wet weather before showers return, warning for holiday motoristsThe middle of the country is forecast to see the most showers during the week.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandShowers forecast for much of NZ, wet week ahead for AucklandWarnings set for parts of the country lapse this morning. Auckland should hit 21C today.26 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandSelf-evacuations as West Coast roads flood amid heavy rain, wind warningsMetService says teams are preparing emergency centres ahead of severe weather.26 Oct 06:36 AM
