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
New ZealandSnow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surgeWeather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'02 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandNiwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki GulfA Hauraki Gulf Marine Park-wide survey of this detail has not been done before.27 Aug 01:52 AM
LiveNew ZealandWellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves northAnother band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.26 Aug 06:09 AM
New ZealandMore wild weather’s on the way for NZ: Here’s the unusual picture behind itRare phenomenon unfolding over Antarctica could spell a rocky shift from winter to spring.25 Aug 12:00 AM
LiveNew ZealandSevere wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruptionThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.19 Aug 03:13 AM
LiveNew ZealandPolar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expectedThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.18 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandPolar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motuMetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.18 Aug 08:58 AM
