New ZealandWeather chaos fears easedFears about weather chaos over the North Island have eased this afternoon with the Metservice lifting a dozen severe weather warnings.13 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandHeavy weekend rain: Flooding riskHeavy rain over the top of the country during the weekend could cause high river levels, flooding and slips, forecasters warn.12 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandMan for all seasons fronts up for TV OneTV One's weather stalwart Jim Hickey will soon have a new colleague in the weather room, as former MetService forecaster Daniel Corbett joins the team.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnow forces school closures in DunedinSnow has fallen to low levels in the South overnight, forcing the closure of many schools and prompting calls for care by motorists.07 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandGale-force winds hammer deep southGale-force winds are hammering the lower South Island this morning as a front moves over the country, bringing a cold change that is likely to dump snow to sea level.06 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandHail storm hits AucklandThe hail that painted Auckland white may not be over just yet.04 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandWarmer, windier winter weatherThe last month of winter could be more like spring, with warmer, windier weather, forecasters say.31 Jul 07:18 AM
New ZealandWarmer days numbered as front arrivesAucklanders should enjoy the warm weather while it lasts, as today is the MetService's pick of the week before a front arrives.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Large trough' to bring rain and galesEnjoy the sunshine while it last as a "large trough" of cold weather is set to move over the country, bringing with it rain and gales.30 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandWarmer winter weather this weekIt could be time to peel off some of the winter layers this week as temperatures look set to rise - even topping 20C in some areas.28 Jul 03:31 AM
KahuHopes for 'apopo' in weather forecastThe Maori Language Commission says that it has approached TVNZ, TV3 and the MetService about using the Maori word for "tomorrow" in future weather broadcasts.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter wonderland, or just cold?The country will continue to shiver today as a south westerly flow ripples up the country, MetService says.21 Jul 07:40 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescues from floodsAt least a dozen families were in a welfare centre last night after one of the longest and most damaging storms in years lashed the country.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter storm not done yetTonight will be the third cold night without power for thousands of households as more stormy conditions continue to batter the top of the North Island.10 Jul 08:04 AM
New ZealandStorm: Thousands still without powerThousands of people are still without power across the north following a severe storm which battered the country over the past two days.09 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandDon't forget the brolly, wet week aheadPeople in the upper North Island will need a jacket and umbrella as wet weather sweeps the country this week.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKing tide flood warningAuckland motorists travelling on low lying sections of the city's motorway network tonight are being warned to beware of flooding due to a king tide and strong winds.16 Jun 07:13 AM
New ZealandSub-zero temperatures hit North IslandThought it was chilly this morning? You weren't wrong. Temperatures plummeted overnight - and this time the North Island got the worst of the winter blast.27 May 07:49 PM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandWintry blast hits NZWaikato, Taranaki and the Kapiti Coast would be "lit up like a Christmas tree'' tonight, with thunderstorms hitting the North Island's west coast, according to MetService.28 Apr 06:48 AM
BusinessForecaster extends its reach to far oceansMetService is pushing further into global markets with a business aimed at more accurate forecasting for the shipping and oil and gas industries around the world.26 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandMarch one of the driest on recordHigh temperatures and scarce rainfall helped make last month one of the driest Marches on record in many places.04 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandUnfurl the brolly: Rainy days are hereIt could be time to unfurl the brolly and dig out the raincoat from the back of the wardrobe as rain looks set to hit much of the country this weekend.02 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandStorm bears down on NZDowned power lines fell into a nearby paddock in Kaeo, while strong winds caused a tree to topple across a road in Parahaki, north of Whangarei.14 Mar 03:19 AM
New ZealandLocals pitch in after stormCantabrians blasted by yesterday's destructive tornado are "rolling up sleeves" and doing their own clean-up in classic Kiwi can-do style.24 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandRoof ripped off house in wild weatherWild weather, including a tornado, lashed parts of Canterbury yesterday. Firefighters were called to 15 storm-related jobs including leaking roofs, felled trees and lightning-strike fires.23 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandFierce winds lash South IslandSevere weather and a reported mini-tornado has caused extensive damage to property in North Canterbury tonight.23 Feb 06:33 AM
