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Herald NOW Weather Update: May 29 2025
Herald NOW Weather Update: May 29 2025. Video / Herald NOW

100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, Northland
A strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.

MetService Severe Weather Update - May 28 - May 29
MetService Severe Weather Update - May 28 - May 29

'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ
Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.

'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland
MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.

Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves
Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 May
MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 May Video / MetService

Homeowner upset after developer fells 50yo boundary hedge
Owner says hedge was pride of her backyard. Developer says it had to come down for safety.

'A real taste of winter': Sub-zero temps, bluebird days for south, rain in north clears
MetService says the rest of the week should be relatively settled.

'Real relief': Two teen hikers rescued after one swept down Ngatiawa River
They were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut when the weather changed.

Heavy rain hits Auckland with possible thunderstorms forecast tonight
A severe thunderstorm watch is forecast for Auckland until early tomorrow morning.

Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update
Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rules
Owners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.

Wet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.

Flooding in Wairau Valley
Flooding in Wairau Valley on Auckland's North Shore. Video / Jonathon Edward Powell

MetService Severe Weather Update - Friday 9 May
MetService Severe Weather Update - Friday 9 May

Thunderstorms, flooding to hit Auckland, top half of North Island
Downpours and flooding possible across the day.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

Severe weather set to hit much of the country over Thursday and Friday
Severe weather update with MetService head of weather news Heather Keats. Video / Michael Craig, MetService

Northland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms
MetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.

'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZ
Wet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.

MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9
MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9. Video / MetService

'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrival
Cooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.

Selwyn state of emergency lifted as flood recovery begins
Kiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.

Watch: Is this a mini tornado above Auckland Harbour?
A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city.

More Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and the worst of the weather is over | NZ Herald News Update
The worst of the weather is over, more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table.