New ZealandThousands hit by winds, power cutsThe storm was characterised by powercuts throughout the country, strong winds and even flying trampolines.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoC calls for volunteers for whale refloatHowling winds up to 100kmh are hampering efforts to rescue 24 surviving whales on a beach in the Far North.23 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandAttempt to refloat whales tomorrowA large pod of pilot whales stranded on a Far North beach will hopefully be refloated tomorrow.23 Sep 02:02 AM
New Zealand24 stranded whales survive nightSurviving pilot whales from a stranded pod may have to be refloated at a more sheltered bay.22 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandNature's cruel blow - whales, lambs dieGales and heavy rain pounding the North Island have shattered weather records, and winds last night hampered rescue efforts after a mass whale stranding at the northern tip of NZ.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand<b><i>Latest updates:</i></b> Stormy weather, high winds rock NZSevere weather has hit much of NZ. Follow updates in your area.22 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandMore stormy weather to batter NZAnother cold front is set to bring more wet weather to a battered North Island with more snow forecast for Southland.22 Sep 05:58 AM
OpinionWeather Watch: No calm before the stormIt was the storm that the chief forecaster at MetService said wasn't going to be big, and was angry at the media for saying so and for using, what he called, emotive language...21 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandStorm leaves mark on nationThe storm that hit New Zealand this weekend cut electricity to around 45,000 people and bowled over hundreds of trees.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPowerful storm cuts power, closes roadsSouthlanders are being asked to stay at home and travel on roads only if it is absolutely necessary18 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandHerald delivery delayed by power cutsDelivery of the New Zealand Herald newspaper to homes in Auckland has been delayed this morning.17 Sep 11:10 PM
New ZealandChaos as big blow roars inAround 11,000 people were still without power in the North Island this morning, after wild storms overnight.17 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandStorm wreaks havoc across New ZealandSevere thunderstorms were lashing parts of the upper North Island tonight following chaos further south, as a powerful storm moved across the country.17 Sep 08:39 AM
New Zealand<i>Latest updates:</i> Huge storm hits NZA massive storm is making its presence felt on towns, cities and suburbs across NZ. See how it's impacting your area.17 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandStorm brings 130km/h winds and snowA storm the size of Australia is hitting New Zealand with winds of 130km/h around Wellington and heavy snow falling in parts of Westland.17 Sep 12:35 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand in path of gigantic stormThe MetService has issued severe weather warnings for all of NZ as a storm the size of Australia passes over. Strong gales are forecast in many North Island areas and heavy snow in the south. 16 Sep 10:30 PM
AgribusinessChristchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmersLooming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.04 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandBig wet to become even wetter over next nine daysWaterlogged North Island areas won't get an immediate reprieve as forecasters warn of more "wet events".16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlooding, slips close Bay of Plenty roadsSwollen Bay of Plenty rivers could burst their banks tonight as the rain-battered region braces for more surface flooding.14 Aug 07:44 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty on flood alert as storm nearsBay of Plenty Civil Defence officials are on flood alert, urging people to be prepared for heavy rain during the weekend.13 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandWild weather on the way for everyoneThe big wet is about to get bigger, wetter ... and windier, bringing a bleak weekend to most parts of the country.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTwister singles out Tauranga homeA freak tornado has ripped off a shed roof, flinging it almost 100m, while leaving almost everything else untouched.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWet weather set to clear for weekendThe rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.23 Jul 03:57 AM
New ZealandFamilies still trapped by heavy rainThree East Coast families will remain isolated for at least another day after their only road access was washed away by heavy rain yesterday.06 Jul 08:17 PM
