New ZealandAuckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr delugeWest Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandIntense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threatA moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilly start but 'perfect driving conditions' for Easter MondayMultiple areas in the central North Island may see frost this morning.31 Mar 08:45 PM
WorldNearly 20 million facing hunger due to drought in southern AfricaIt's the result of extreme weather patterns that experts say are becoming more frequent.31 Mar 06:07 AM
New ZealandSunny weekend ahead for NorthlandNorthland looks forward to a sunny weekend29 Mar 12:47 AM
LiveNew ZealandEaster exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashesTraffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.28 Mar 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wet Saturday for north, patchy showers, fine breaks for southMetService says we are also likely to see warmer nights.21 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandWeather: Coldest morning of the year heralds week of chilly nightsThe sun has shone for St Patrick's Day festivities, but cool nights lie ahead.17 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandSnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandBrynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so farKiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.12 Mar 11:24 PM
New ZealandColdest weekend of year so far? Antarctic air mass to hit NZMarch is about to feel more like May, as a polar surge brings chilly weekend temperatures.11 Mar 11:11 PM
WorldAutumn heatwave hits southeast Australia, events cancelledExtreme and severe heatwave conditions are hitting Melbourne in autumn.09 Mar 08:41 PM
New ZealandBye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizonTemperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.06 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandTaupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry FebruaryThere were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.05 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandStorm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits GreymouthMuch of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandParts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets inMetservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.03 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expectedA smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrivesConditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.29 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand'One to put on the calendar': Rogue weather week could spoil Hawke's Bay's autumn'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'29 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAutumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off seasonMetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.29 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandSummer's ending - what does autumn weather have in store for NZ?"We can expect periods of subtropical rainfall coming in."26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCruel Summer: Has Taylor Swift sent some 'Midnight Rain' to Hawke's Bay?Taylor's 'Midnight Rain' has crossed the Tasman, but Hawke's Bay may be lucky.25 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandExtreme winds to lash South Island as heat continues for rest of NZWind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hitTemperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.18 Feb 06:59 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandExpect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco FestivalHot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.14 Feb 01:55 AM
WorldFirst tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in FebruaryWinter tornadoes are almost unheard of, especially in northern states.11 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandParts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the countryNew Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekendFenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.04 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandSnow to scorching: Health warnings as hottest weather of summer forecastHealth officials warn people to stay cool and hydrated.03 Feb 05:26 PM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandTauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beachThe warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.30 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay farmers generally welcoming of wet weather despite variabilityFederated Farmers Hawke's Bay president Jim Galloway welcomes the spell of wet weather.30 Jan 02:04 AM