New ZealandWilma's fury leaves heroes in wakeAs the floodwaters left in the devastating trail of Cyclone Wilma subsided yesterday, so the tales of heroism and helping emerged. New Zealanders - many facing clear-ups of their own - came together to help those affected worse than 29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWilma departs leaving big clean upFormer tropical cyclone Wilma is now well clear of the North Island, heading quickly out into the Pacific Ocean but leaving a big clean up operation for the island and high winds forecast for the rest of NZ.29 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandWelfare shelters set up in NorthlandTemporary welfare shelters have been set up in Northland to house about 70 people, after tropical cyclone Wilma battered the upper North Island overnight. People from Kaeo through to Kawakawa have evacuated from their homes due to rising29 Jan 12:21 AM
New ZealandReprieve brief as more bad weather loomsAnother weekend bout of wind and rain is being forecasted as the North Island recovers from 72 hours of storms.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandClean-up from storm beginsAll Auckland roads have been re-opened and power is being restored as the recovery from 72 hours of storms that battered the North Island begins.23 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandWild weather wreaks havocWarnings of more gale force winds and heavy rain have been issued as a deep low moves east across the North Island this morning.23 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandNature's brutal king hitWild weather was last night lashing the upper North Island as heavy rain and high tides combined to keep authorities and residents on high alert for more coastal flooding.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNorth Island weather chaosAreas of Auckland and beyond were yesterday inundated by floodwaters. Here is what happened in some of the worst affected areas.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStorm pounds North IslandCoastal residents are bracing for another surge of water at high tide. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for most of the North Island.23 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes roads, severe weather warning remainsThe MetService's severe weather warning for most of the North Island remains in place today, and Bay of Plenty civil defence emergency workers are on standby after heavy rain pelted the region overnight.22 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandWild weather hits campers, farmersCampers across the upper North Island are tonight preparing to cope with torrential rain.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandHumidity easing, but not for longExtremely high humidity levels that saw parts of the country sweltering yesterday are set to ease.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclone merger may lessen severe windsThe merger of two ex-tropical cyclones and a low above the skies of New Zealand today may actually decrease the predicted severe winds in some parts of the country, weather forecasters say.18 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandZelia downgraded but NZ still set for gales, rainZelia is no longer a tropical cyclone, but is still expected to whip up a storm as she races over NZ.17 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandCyclone weakens on approach to NZA severe tropical cyclone bearing destructive winds and rain is expected to die down before hitting NZ this week.16 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandNZ basking in summer sunMost of NZ bathed in scorching temperatures yesterday and the summer weather is forecast to continue today.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Weather Watch:</i> Question mark as twin storms approachTropical systems Vania and Zelia will merge as they head for New Zealand from different directions.16 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandThe girl at the centre of the stormWe are more familiar with El Nino, but La Nina cycles have left an imprint in Australia and NZ too.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclone set to bring winds and rain to NZNew Zealand could face strong winds and rain from a tropical cyclone battering the Pacific Islands with winds of up to 225km/hr.13 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandGolden Bay cleans up after worst flood in 150 yearsMajor South Island roads remain closed by flooding after a storm that swept through New Zealand yesterday.29 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandWindy blast taste of things to comeA major storm has swept right through the country, leaving warm, summer temperatures for the rest of the week.28 Dec 04:30 PM