New ZealandSnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandColdest weekend of year so far? Antarctic air mass to hit NZMarch is about to feel more like May, as a polar surge brings chilly weekend temperatures.11 Mar 11:11 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expectedA smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrivesConditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.29 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand'One to put on the calendar': Rogue weather week could spoil Hawke's Bay's autumn'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'29 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAutumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off seasonMetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.29 Feb 03:23 AM
BusinessNIWA staff file personal grievance claims over health insurance, picketPSA says unionised staff denied access to health insurance given to non-union employees.28 Feb 08:52 PM
New ZealandSunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hitTemperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.18 Feb 06:59 AM
PoliticsNiwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utesThe weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandParts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the countryNew Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, 120km/h gales as 'active' weather to buffet central NZForecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.01 Feb 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘Temperature rollercoaster’, 120km/h gales to buffet NZPeople are being warned that damaging gusts may bring down trees and powerlines.31 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandThunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary WeekendRain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.26 Jan 06:46 PM
New Zealand'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 04:37 PM
New ZealandRain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’.If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.22 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold frontKawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of delugeCivil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.18 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandNapier breaks annual rainfall record that had stood for 144 yearsThe smallest of late December downpours was enough for Napier to inch over the line.10 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to comeAuckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.09 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandScorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to workIn Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam countryBad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.30 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.21 Dec 07:25 AM
New ZealandOrange haze from Australian bushfires hangs over Christchurch, could stay for XmasMore than 60 Aussie fires have sent vast plumes of smoke over New Zealand.20 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandTemperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past ChristmasMetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandAchoo! Hay fever soars as El Nino stirs up huge levels of pollenThe first snapshot of pollen levels in 35 years shows big rise in particles in the air.20 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandOrange skies could return as Aussie bushfire smoke drifts our waySixty-three fires were burning across NSW this morning.19 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandSnow in December: Scorchers interrupted by brief cold snap, strong windsA rush of cold air moving up from the southwest on Tuesday will push temperatures down.11 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandWet start to summer, week ahead 'a little bit messier'"We’re about 36mm from the wettest year on record."01 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandWhat an ‘atypical’ El Niño means for your summerAn 'atypical' El Niño means there'll be variability amid driver's usual summer flavours.30 Nov 10:26 PM
New ZealandWeather: Warm, settled conditions turn to rain and wind over weekendForecast for a trough over the Tasman Sea bringing rain to western areas.29 Nov 05:03 PM
