New ZealandWeather outlook: More rain on the way after settled start to the weekMore balmy weather is forecast to kick off the working week – but it won't last for long.17 Nov 07:35 AM
New ZealandNiwa climate outlook: What the Bay can expect for summerPredictions for temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels.11 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandScorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roadsIt appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.08 Nov 06:37 PM
New ZealandWill your area hit 30C? Soaring temps tipped as early taste of summer sweeps NZSome areas are expected to reach near 30C in the coming days.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong, dry spells loom beyond another messy week of spring weatherA front is forecast to move up the country – but there's also late-week warmth in store.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa says summer could be hotter, dryer than average; hot temps for week aheadSome Sth Island areas may have heavy weather today, Nth Island has warmer days coming up.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandThunder, hailstorms for Auckland before lunch; showers in regions easing in eveningHailstones up to 15mm in diameter are possible, and rainfall of 15mm an hour in places.29 Oct 07:10 PM
New ZealandShowers forecast for much of NZ, wet week ahead for AucklandWarnings set for parts of the country lapse this morning. Auckland should hit 21C today.26 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandLong-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?20 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunder, hail, heavy showers tipped for Auckland evening commute; wind warning for Harbour BridgeThe first week of term four kicks off on a wet note for most of the North Island.13 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandAurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night skyThe aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.11 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandHow to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzleThe aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.11 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandFishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging surveyFisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.11 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandWhat we know about the 'elevated' cyclone risk in NZNorthern New Zealand is at normal to higher-than-normal risk of a tropical cyclone.09 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandDrizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in tempsPolar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.08 Oct 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Wettest day in a century': How does Dunedin match up with other weather events?Dunedin's 'wettest day in a century' – but how does it compare with other flooding events?04 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveNew ZealandDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandHeatwave warning: Young children face rising hospitalisation risksMore young children needed hospital care when temperatures topped 24.1C03 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandSouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
LiveNew Zealand‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h galesMetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.02 Oct 04:17 AM
New Zealand33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warningsMonth's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.29 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandSevere stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.26 Sep 03:34 AM
PoliticsGovt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetServiceMinister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.26 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandNew species of ghost shark discovered in NZ watersScientists find new ghost shark that lives exclusively in NZ and Australian waters.23 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandGisborne district 'better prepared' for future floods after severe weather events of 2018-24External review of manual points to better preparedness for future floods in Tairāwhiti.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ to get hotter, faster than previously expected - NiwaNew Zealand could be 3C warmer by the end of the century.18 Sep 08:25 PM
New ZealandMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
New ZealandJetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into planePowerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.17 Sep 05:20 AM
