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
New Zealand'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'03 Jul 07:13 AM
New ZealandFlood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnightCook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.02 Jul 07:10 AM
New ZealandNew research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.01 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandSnow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits countryRain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warning as subantarctic blast to sweep over NZMetService has issued a raft of weather warnings as a wintry cold front hits NZ on Monday.30 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms to lash region: Be prepared, councils warnSeveral heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.13 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandWhat winter? Record temperatures see spring flowers blossom earlyIt comes as Hastings recorded a new national temperature record for June.12 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree big winter weather trends: Was May’s chill a prelude to a freezing few months?The first half of 2024 brought us drought and deluges. So what's to come in winter?02 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possibleSevere weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwatersThe eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.21 May 07:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge lanes briefly closed due to high windsA swathe of severe thunderstorm warnings were in place for parts of the North Island.15 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandSilt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish populationOne survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.09 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New ZealandColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Cold snap': Meteorologists confirm May temperatures lower than usualThe end of autumn is set to be cooler than usual, according to a council climate report.08 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPower warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for AucklandAuckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.08 May 10:29 AM
New ZealandFar North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in KaikoheKaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.07 May 10:31 PM
