New ZealandStand by for damp New Year's EveThe plethora of outdoor festivals in the North Island are all likely to get rain at some stage, though the annual Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne should get only intermittent showers. It will also be warm - around 23C.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGet ready for long, hot summerA long, hot, dry summer is on the way thanks to a returning La Nina weather pattern, say forecasters... 27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHail, lightning pummels WellingtonA violent hail and thunder storm has caused two car crashes and left the ground "white like snow" in Wellington. Police have said the storm after 1:30pm had been the catalyst for two crashes...13 Sep 02:19 AM
New ZealandMetService website hacked during busiest weekOnline users visiting the MetService website during this week's polar blast may have contracted a computer virus from malware hidden in online advertisements.17 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandWinter's bitter cold set to returnWeather experts are predicting a chilly weekend ahead as an outbreak of cold looks set to move up the country, bringing snow and gales.11 Aug 03:58 AM
New ZealandBig chill brings black ice warningSeveral roads have been reopened after a "15-to-20 year outbreak" of heavy snow and rain conditions sent a chill around New Zealand. The chilly weather is expected to move north over the country this evening.25 Jul 04:04 AM
New ZealandLatest updates: Over 8,800 lightning strikes in NZ todayHeavy rain, sleet and snow is threatening parts of NZ. Follow developments and read reader reaction from your area.13 Jul 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Scary' lightning strike forces Air NZ flight to turn backWeather forecasters say worst of electrical storms over but heavy snow likely in south.13 Jul 05:30 PM
