New Zealand88mm of rainfall as ‘welcome top-up’ jangles a few nervesPeople shouldn’t put away their raincoats and umbrellas just yet.28 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in TaranakiSlips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.28 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandThousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weatherPolice said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.28 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay among busiest areas in NZ for ambulance call-outsWeather events and Covid-19 are considered to be among reasons why.27 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary WeekendRain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.26 Jan 06:46 PM
New Zealand'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 04:37 PM
New ZealandRain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancerRichard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold frontKawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning in North Island; Auckland sees fifth hottest dayThe potential heavy rain could see flash flooding around streams, gullies and urban areas.21 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland records fifth hottest day, severe thunderstorm warnings issued, Masterton hits 33CNext week could bring overnight temperatures in the single digits.21 Jan 04:56 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of delugeCivil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.18 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandWest Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one dayMetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.17 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandHard to sleep: Humid, hot nights as Auckland faces 28C daysThere will be little relief from sweltering temperatures in the north for the time being.15 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandHow sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise riskScientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.13 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandHot weather and rain mean humid nights in Northland this weekRain is forecast to follow high temperatures - including 28.5C in Dargaville.13 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Warmer than the tropics': Scorching weather to end for South Island, rain watches in placeParts of NZ were warmer than the tropics today, as temperatures soared above 30 degrees.13 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandTemperatures rising in Auckland after heat warning issued for cityA stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.12 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandParents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekendMetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.11 Jan 05:28 AM
New Zealand'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhereForecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNapier breaks annual rainfall record that had stood for 144 yearsThe smallest of late December downpours was enough for Napier to inch over the line.10 Jan 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on recordThe last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.09 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandHigh temperatures continue for NZWarm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?09 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents queue for storage tanks amid worsening water crisisAbout 3000 water leaks are affecting the Wellington water network.09 Jan 07:38 AM
New ZealandHottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to comeAuckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.09 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this weekTemperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.08 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlame it on the Blob: Why ocean heatwaves are making for a messy El Niño summerA blob of warm ocean water is adding a decidedly different flavour to our El Nino summer.08 Jan 03:02 AM
WorldHeavy rain traps family in cave for days, awaiting water to drop before rescueThe cave is the fourth biggest known underground ecosystem in the world.07 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandScorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to workIn Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRisk of storms and heavy rain for Auckland, Northland, Bay of PlentyMetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northland and the Bay of Islands.06 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekendSunday afternoon will be the time to get out and about.04 Jan 04:00 PM
