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
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
