New ZealandSpectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North IslandRain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.14 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandMore of the same: Thunderstorm risk remainsCyclone Owen is wreaking havoc on Australia, but forecasters say it's unlikely to hurt us.13 Dec 05:47 AM
New ZealandExtensive flooding in Palmerston North as thunderstorms hitMotorists are being urged to take care due to extensive flooding across Palmerston North.13 Dec 05:05 AM
BusinessExtreme weather costs insurers $226m this yearThe 2018 year was the second most expensive year for severe weather events, after 2017.12 Dec 05:08 PM
New ZealandBig storm hits AucklandStorm hits Auckland: Flights delayed and person injured by lightning, houses shake. / Supplied Watch03 Dec 08:27 PM
New ZealandClimate change: Revealing its hand in today's extreme weatherWe'll soon be able to reveal climate change's hand in extreme weather - and in real time.01 Dec 11:57 PM
EnergyPower outages will get worse, Vector head saysLines charges could more than double Vector boss says as he delivers a bleak prediction.13 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandFarm owner hears large ringing sound before tornado unleashesTornado sweeps through Waikato farms, leaving a wake of destruction.29 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandFew Auckland businesses ready for disasterFew businesses in NZ's biggest city fully prepared for natural disasters, new study finds.15 Oct 07:50 PM
WorldWeakened hurricane targets Portugal, SpainPortugal's weather service issued a red alert for 13 of its 18 mainland districts.14 Oct 04:00 PM
World'I lost everything. But I made it.'Authorities say there is little doubt the death toll from the storm will rise.14 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelTravellers and lucky weatherman escape worst of Florida stormAfter brush with disaster, it appears to be business as usual for travellers in the state.11 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandWhy cyclone season might be 'late bloomer'Forecasters are predicting a typical but "late-blooming" tropical cyclone season.11 Oct 12:56 AM
WorldWarnings as Mangkhut heads for China, HKTyphoon Mangkhut is said to be the strongest storm so far this year.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldStorms wreak havoc with strong winds and rainMangkhut has hit with destructive winds, Florence has wreaked havoc with rain.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHong Kong under red alert as typhoon rips throughStrong winds and heavy rain lashed the densely populated coast of Hong Kong and China.16 Sep 09:34 AM
WorldWinds die down but rain is still a threat to HawaiiStrong winds have died down but torrential rain still remains a threat to Hawaii.25 Aug 07:05 PM
New ZealandŌhope community rallies after tornadoOhope community rallies to help those who suffered property damage from tornado21 Aug 03:49 AM
EntertainmentBackstreet Boys fans hurt in concert queueFourteen fans were taken to hospitals are severe weather cause a structure to collapse.19 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Sonic boom' as lightning strike sparks blazeA lightning strike in Tokoroa broke windows, levelled trees and set a gas line alight.16 Aug 09:45 PM
New ZealandMore weather-related EQC claims closer to the coastStudy finds clear trends among $300m of weather-related claims paid out by EQC since 2000.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 1000 storm claims cost $7m so farMore than 1000 claims have been made to EQC this year after storms and ex-cyclones.18 Jul 08:16 AM
New ZealandFurther slip on Thames Coast Rd closes SH25A further slip along State Highway 25 has forced the closure of the road until tomorrow.16 Jul 03:32 AM
New ZealandDriver escapes out window after truck submergedPolice say a truck was completely submerged in floodwaters after crashing in the Waikato.15 Jul 06:40 AM
New ZealandPoll: Few Kiwis think world will overcome climate challengeA new poll shows Kiwis want climate action, but doubt the world will avoid worst impacts.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worstSome of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStreets turn to streams as heavy rain hitsFlooding and slips across Auckland, Coromandel as heavy rain hits.03 Jun 03:21 AM
New ZealandCar escapes rising floodwaters in NorthlandFire and Emergency called but car managed to get out of floodwaters unaided.02 Jun 07:21 AM
New ZealandProbe after emergency calls dropped in April stormManagement of 111 calls to be reviewed after pressure on system during April storm.31 May 07:26 AM
New ZealandSnowfalls fuelling skiing excitementWhile skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.23 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandMetService: Thunderstorms, tornadoes on wayPotentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.22 May 09:27 AM
New ZealandSnow and flooding hit the SouthSnowfall has trapped one car on the Crown Range Rd already.22 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandStorm leaves Auckland family in the coldAn Auckland family is facing a cold winter under a tarpaulin roof after April's storm.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North IslandHeavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.12 May 09:08 AM
