New Zealand'Significant weather event': State of local emergency in Canterbury; Red wind warning for South MarlboroughVery strong winds, high-intensity rain and thunderstorms are forecast.22 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after high winds roll truck on Hawke's Bay highwayEmergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm.21 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandTrucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association. 21 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandGusts up to 130km/h forecast across NZ as two 'significant' weather systems set to hitAlmost the entire country is in for a wild week of weather, MetService warns.19 Oct 06:03 AM
New ZealandSouth Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issuedBuller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland shopper's butter shock: 'There was mould all over it'A Foodstuffs spokesperson said they had identified some quality issues with a few batches.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandLotto: 18 players win $19k in Second Division – where were tickets sold?Three players also won more than $26k in Powerball Second Division.12 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Thought I would see multiple people die': Dangerous overtake caught on cameraSocial media users have reacted to the incident on SH2 near Paeroa with fury.11 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandPolice release new details on 'senseless' Wellington homicide unsolved seven months onAbdul Nabizadah was fatally injured in Miramar and later died in hospital.06 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandWild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South IslandsAuckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'We’re waiting for you': Family's fresh plea on missing man Eloi's birthdayEloi Rolland vanished in 2020 after setting off on a walk towards Piha.03 Oct 02:07 AM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Swirling mass': Auckland thunderstorms set to lash end of school holidaysThunderstorms with hail are forecast for Auckland and Northland from Friday night.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Bit of a bang': Antarctic cold snap brings freezing temperatures for NZSnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandActive Southern Ocean to bring waves of rain, possible thunderstorms this weekA large low-pressure system is set to approach from the Tasman Sea.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandUnruly tourists: Traveller family deported from NZ told to leave English villageThe notorious family wereordered to shut down their makeshift caravan park.27 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandStorms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridgeMetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.26 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandRiver levels running high in parts of Auckland as heavy rain hits North IslandA heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty until tomorrow morning. 24 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandEarly risers treated to dazzling solar eclipse over NZ skiesMetService shared satellite images showing the eclipse shadow from space.22 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regionsWinds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.21 Sep 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
