New ZealandPopular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstormsOne town reached around 33C.25 Dec 07:40 AM
New Zealand'Freed from distress and financial pressure': Cyclone-hit homeowner one of first bought outAuckland Council is working on more than 2200 damage assessments.22 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandCoromandel communities party in the streets as vital highway link reopens for XmasThe news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.19 Dec 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Toyota Corolla principle of planningOPINION: After the ferry cancellation, how will we plan better infrastructure?18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: First look at SH25A reopening months ahead of scheduleThe news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.15 Dec 12:11 AM
World'Pretty sure he was dead': 4-month-old survives being sucked up and thrown by tornadoThe child’s father tried to grab the bassinet but it was spun up into the twister.14 Dec 09:41 PM
New ZealandTwo Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornadoThe school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.08 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandNew bright red radios donated to rescuersPelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.07 Dec 09:58 PM
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 ZealandCyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencingFarmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.21 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandWeather: Three thunderstorm warnings for Canterbury, South Island to shiverThree big storms are rolling across the region.04 Nov 03:20 AM
WorldRecord winds whip Western Europe, millions without power in fatal Storm CiaránAt least seven people died as Storm Ciarán swept through the continent.02 Nov 08:06 PM
New ZealandAtmospheric rivers: What climate change means for NZ's biggest rainmakersWhat will moisture-laden 'atmospheric rivers' look like at the end of this century?01 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldMexico security authorities raise hurricane death toll to 39Hundreds of families have been awaiting word from their loved ones.28 Oct 08:58 PM
TalanoaSchooling disrupted for thousands of students in VanuatuMore than 15,000 students affected after the destruction of classrooms by cyclone.27 Oct 11:30 PM
WorldHurricane Otis: Families hunt for loved ones out of touchResidents joined together by neighbourhood using online messaging platforms.27 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandNorth Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seasThe worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.26 Oct 11:15 PM
TalanoaVanuatu Prime Minister surveys cyclone damage from the airMore than 10,000 households have been affected by Cyclone Lola.26 Oct 09:29 PM
WorldAuthorities left 'reeling' after Hurricane Otis batters MexicoHurricane Otis ripped through Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm, ravaging the region.25 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandWhat is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over VanuatuNew Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone24 Oct 07:25 PM
TalanoaTropical Cyclone Lola strengthens to category 4The cyclone is expected to hit Vanuatu's second largest city, Luganville, at midday.23 Oct 07:35 PM
New Zealand'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecastingAn internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaNiwa warns of strong cyclones coming to PacificThe weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.18 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandCoromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy showers, thunderstorms approach as strong winds buffet countryAuckland will see fresh southwesterlies on Tuesday, a partly cloudy day with showers.09 Oct 04:39 AM
TravelDoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 monthsStorms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.28 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandWild weather on yesterday's last Interislander crossingWild weather on the 11am Aratere Interislander ferry crossing yesterday, sailing from Picton to Wellington. Video / Ethan YeowWatch26 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland in firing line for thunderstorms this eveningAuckland is in for an unsettled first week of the school holidays.25 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
WorldLibya flooding death toll soars to 11,300, 10,100 reported missingA UN official said that most casualties could have been avoided.14 Sep 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Any sort of rain': First-home buyers lament flooded newbuild property every rainfallDeveloper Precise Homes is blaming Auckland's historically-high rainfall.13 Sep 07:00 AM
WorldFocus: Recovery efforts start in Libya after thousands killed in floodsThe death toll in Libya's floods tops 5300, with thousands still missing and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Video / AP Watch13 Sep 04:22 AM
World2000 people feared dead in devastating Libya floodingMediterranean storm Daniel has broken dams and swept away entire neighbourhoods.12 Sep 01:06 AM
