LiveNew ZealandState of emergency for Ōtorohanga District after thunderstorms and heavy rain wreak havocHeavy rain, flooding and slips have closed state highways.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disastersOPINION: New Zealand faces extreme weather, quakes, slips and tsunamis on a rising scale. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandState highways flooded as heavy rain drenches North IslandFlooding and slips are closing state highways.13 Feb 07:21 AM
New ZealandBusiness leader urges long-term solutions amid cycle of weather events, clean-ups12 Feb 09:21 PM
New ZealandFrom storm to cabin: East Coast whānau start again after landslide wrecks homeThe Torreys' hillside home was yellow-stickered after the January 21 slip.12 Feb 04:36 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather: February 12-13 2026MetService Weather: February 12-13 2026Watch12 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandPolice find car of man swept away on Mahurangi River, near WarkworthTekanimaeu Arobati, 47, died in the storm that lashed the upper North Island last month.12 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: February 12-15. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Feb 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Not what anyone wants to read whānau': Fresh warnings for storm-hit parts of North IslandThe 15-hour tropical rainmaker kicks off tomorrow and continues into Saturday.11 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 12MetService Morning Weather Update: February 12. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Feb 05:22 PM
Herald NOWMetService morning weather update: February 11MetService morning weather update: February 11. Video / MetServiceWatch10 Feb 06:14 PM
New ZealandAuckland expecting its hottest day of summer so farKiwis are set to swelter in the heat before widespread rain moves in.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Uncanny': Businesses flood as downpours strike town's main street'It was such an intense event, I’m not sure if any infrastructure would have coped.'09 Feb 11:19 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: February 10MetService morning weather update: February 10. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Feb 06:09 PM
New Zealand'Uncomfortably hot': Temperatures set to soar before potential downpoursMetService says it's a good week for swimming before things turn this weekend.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: February 9MetService morning weather update: February 9. Video / MetServiceWatch08 Feb 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing upKiwis are being told to prepare for 'especially muggy' conditions in the week ahead.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService weather update: February 7MetService weather update: February 7. Video / MetServiceWatch07 Feb 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Keep hydrated': MetService issues heat alert for Waitangi weekend scorcherTemperatures as high as 30C are expected in Whakatāne and Napier.06 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.Watch05 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandSun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloudAuckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.05 Feb 04:06 PM
New Zealand'Tale of two islands': What to expect from Waitangi long weekend weatherSome spots are set to feel the summer heat with highs of 30C.05 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay severe storm relief fund tops $200kWestern Bay Emergency Response Fund donations top $200,000, include $100,000 from Zespri.04 Feb 08:00 PM
Herald NOWYour Waitangi weekend weather outlook with Heather KeatsWhat's in store for the long weekend where you are? Heather Keats has the details. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch04 Feb 07:09 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayor says it's unlikely Mount Maunganui landslide area will remain a campsiteCordons and shipping containers remain while experts assess and stabilise the slope.04 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: February 5MetService morning weather update: February 5. Video / MetServiceWatch04 Feb 06:11 PM
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