New ZealandAlmost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North IslandMetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.15 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warnThe top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.14 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandQueues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of auroraOne Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.12 May 06:22 PM
New Zealand'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the auroraAucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.12 May 09:27 AM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' newlyweds in dazzling wedding photos with aurora night sky'It’s a dream come true.'11 May 08:22 PM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandStunning aurora lights up NZ skiesAn aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP MediaWatch11 May 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New ZealandColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Cold snap': Meteorologists confirm May temperatures lower than usualThe end of autumn is set to be cooler than usual, according to a council climate report.08 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPower warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for AucklandAuckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.08 May 10:29 AM
New ZealandTwo Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nightsIn some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.08 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandFar North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in KaikoheKaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.07 May 10:31 PM
New ZealandStill and chilly autumn so far for TaupōAutumn continues to bring generally still, settled weather to Taupō.07 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandChristchurch plunges to 0C, worse chills to comeWe got chills and they're multiplying.05 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandWeather: Auckland has coldest morning of 2024 so far, cool temperatures to remain into next weekMetService said Akl's Saturday temp coolest the city had been since October last year.04 May 08:32 AM
New ZealandDry spell continues for Gisborne regionLess than 50 per cent of average rainfall has fallen over three months.02 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandHail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZFlooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.01 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandLa Nina approaches: How wet and cold will this winter be?It’s goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina - but what does it all mean?29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldDevastation left by a deadly tornado in ChinaFive people were killed and 33 others injured by a tornado that hit Guangzhou in China. Video / APWatch29 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandSunny start to week turns to chilly, wet beginning of MayIt's set to be a colder than average few weeks for New Zealand.28 Apr 05:24 PM
New ZealandHailstorm hits Christchurch AirportA Christchurch resident was caught in a hail storm at Christchurch Airport. Video / Kelly WatsonWatch26 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Severe thunderstorm hits Christchurch, region blanketed by hail and rainOne resident described a hailstorm near Christchurch Airport as 'an intense 10 minutes'.26 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandGovernment challenges, reforms and Anzac Day | Focus Morning Bulletin April 25, 2024The government is challenged once again as we celebrate Anzac Day. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandAnzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South IslandIt's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.23 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandGoodbye El Nino, hello La Nina? What to expect for the NZ winter and beyondThe El Nino of 2023-24 is officially over. What's in store for the rest of the year?21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trainsPeople ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.12 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east WaikatoCoromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.11 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandMarlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelledRestrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.11 Apr 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Dark day for science': Up to 90 jobs to be cut at Niwa - more than 10% of staffThe proposed cuts amount to more than one in 10 staff - about 13% of its workforce.08 Apr 11:10 PM
