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
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
New Zealand41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslipsAuckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.02 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandLong-range forecast: La Nina looms beyond freezing start to AugustNiwa gives two in three chances of this decade’s fourth La Nina forming over spring.01 Aug 02:36 AM
OpinionOpinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndromeOPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.31 Jul 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The weird polar heatwave putting extra chill in NZ’s winterWhat’s going on down at the South Pole?31 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in SouthMetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.30 Jul 07:37 PM
New ZealandFerries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging galesDamage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.29 Jul 07:35 PM
New ZealandSunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
New Zealand‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecastMultiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.22 Jul 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Take extra care': Flights cancelled, motorists warned as fog blankets AucklandThere is reduced visibility due to fog affecting much of northern Auckland.18 Jul 05:59 AM
New ZealandMore fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rainThe rain is expected to drench the city for most of today.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on wayWed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.16 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandWall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidaysSevere weather tipped for top of north about Monday and Tuesday, showers into the week.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Enjoy the sun while it lasts, but what's coming next week?Clear skies, a lack of wind, and chilly mornings forecasted this week.09 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandChill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.05 Jul 05:00 PM
