New ZealandSlip-affected Whangārei community has convoy changes, as work drags onThe convoy distance will be cut by 3.5km from today to ease pressure.04 May 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Greatest concern': Heavy rain and gales set to lash South Island districtsThe South Island will get the worst of the weather first.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Russian roulette': Residents on edge as unstable redwoods still not removedBranches crashed onto Wendywood Lane as storms hit Kerikeri.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe slice of Hawke's Bay where flooding has just hit 'worse than Cyclone Bola'22 Apr 03:37 AM
OpinionAn ‘ordinary’ storm with outsize impacts – what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?22 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuation21 Apr 01:59 AM
New Zealand'The science just isn't there yet': Why the severe North Island floods came with little warning20 Apr 06:00 AM
Wellington'Whole wall came out': Landslide crushes half of Wellington home, caves in three rooms20 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandAir NZ plane hit by lightningTwo flights were cancelled as a result of the lightning strike.20 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: More than 1000 lightning strikes over BoP, flooding causes school closureThe severe weather follows a tornado that tore roofs off homes in Tauranga.19 Apr 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warningsCritics worry about 'warning fatigue' but agency insists cyclone messages were justified.19 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandTauranga tornado clean-up continuesFifteen properties were affected by Sunday's wild weather.19 Apr 08:14 PM
New ZealandRiver levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower HuttMetService says storms can dump 10-25mm of rain in just one hour.19 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highwaysTorrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.17 Apr 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialChris HydeEditorial: The danger of individualism in a cyclone warningOPINION: If you're asked to leave in a state of emergency, the answer is simple. Leave.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu Whakatāne evacuations praised as 'well‑founded' after stormAbout 270 Ōhope and Thornton homes were evacuated ahead of peak tides. 14 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo ‘peace of mind’ until managed retreat from vulnerable areas - iwi leaderIwi leader Willie Te Aho says two marae near Te Karaka will move to safer land.13 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandStorm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergenciesNorthland state of emergency lifted but more are likely amid future weather events.13 Apr 06:57 AM
New Zealand'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwatersThe pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.13 Apr 05:06 AM
New Zealand'I made the choice to stay': Why many Hawke’s Bay residents ignored evacuation orders'Here in Te Awanga, we all stayed because we’ve been through it before.'13 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandExtreme weather scientists warn of impending funding droughtOnly $67m of $463m in Endeavour climate funding targets extreme weather.13 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandŌhope residents begin clean-up after Cyclone Vaianu lashes coastFamilies returned to their beachfront homes after weekend evacuation orders were issued.13 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandMayor defends cyclone response as clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
TelecommunicationsCyclone Vaianu: Telcos name worst-hit areas for broadband and mobile outagesOne NZ and Spark using Starlink satellite-to-mobile to plug coverage gaps.12 Apr 10:42 PM
New ZealandKiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.12 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Never been more scared in my life': Ōhope couple flee home as Vaianu batters Bay of PlentyKylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.12 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuthorities scold Napier thrillseekers ignoring calls to stay out of water'You can be the most experienced person in the world, it doesn’t mean it won't go wrong.'12 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go aheadCrowds of up to 20,000 people a day are expected at Taupō Motorsport Park at the weekend.10 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandHow will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.09 Apr 09:28 AM
AucklandOrganisers begin to postpone events because of Cyclone VaianuDecisions are being made before the cyclone hits parts of the North Island this weekend.09 Apr 05:00 AM
