New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekMake the most of the dry weather while you can.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's BayHeavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.18 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandFlash Planet? Revamped Hastings icon Splash Planet to open on MondayA fair bit of water will greet guests of Splash Planet on Monday.18 Nov 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAI outperforms conventional weather forecasting methods for the first timeFinancial Times: "A turning point in weather forecasting.”18 Nov 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Run of wet days': Tropical low brings rain, wind to northA tropical low is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the top of the country.16 Nov 09:55 PM
TalanoaCyclone Mal ‘likely to intensify’ into category 3 as Fiji prepares for worstThe cyclone approaches the Fiji Group on Tuesday night.14 Nov 03:49 AM
New ZealandRain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coastHeavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.11 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend before things take a turn for the wetterFine and settled weather means sunny days but cold mornings for the weekend.10 Nov 02:43 AM
World'Nobody is safe': Earth just experienced the hottest 12 months ever recorded'The thing that really came screaming out of the data this year was nobody is safe.'09 Nov 09:55 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu records driest October on recordOctober also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large tree still standing - in middle of road - after sliding 50m down bankThere's a new waterfall in the street, and a large tree standing upright on the road.08 Nov 03:34 AM
New ZealandVideo: ‘Twice in one year is unbelievable’ - homes flooded in northern Hawke’s Bay"I’ve never seen water like this before."07 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandFlooding possible as severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, RotoruaThe watch is in place until 9pm.06 Nov 03:31 AM
New ZealandRisk of Australian bushfire smoke in NZ skies this summerMeteorologists will be watching for Australian bushfire smoke travelling here this summer.04 Nov 11:01 PM
WorldRecord winds whip Western Europe, millions without power in fatal Storm CiaránAt least seven people died as Storm Ciarán swept through the continent.02 Nov 08:06 PM
New ZealandAtmospheric rivers: What climate change means for NZ's biggest rainmakersWhat will moisture-laden 'atmospheric rivers' look like at the end of this century?01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAin’t no sunshine: When will the Auckland downpours end?The rain has been persistently bucketing down for 10 months.31 Oct 06:26 AM
World'They've forgotten us': Acapulco devastated in wake of hurricaeHurricane Otis shredded Acapulco, Mexico last week and tore apart the lives of hundreds.30 Oct 10:16 PM
EnvironmentClimate adaptation projects sometimes exacerbate the problems they try to solve – a new tool hopes to correct thatAdapting to climate change is leaving some communities worse off.30 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandPeak waves in Haumoana to reach warning criteria as remnants of Lola approachPeak wave height for Haumoana is predicted to reach the one-year warning criteria (1.9m).29 Oct 08:51 PM
WorldHurricane Otis death toll rises to 43Hurricane Otis made landfall in Acapulco as a category 5 storm, killing 43.29 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandLanes closed on Harbour Bridge as ex-cyclone bears down; thousands without powerWind gusts reaching 142km/h have already been recorded in Cape Rēinga.29 Oct 04:49 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this week“Whanganui will be far from the worst place to be this week."29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecure your trampolines: Wild weather lashes NorthlandNorthlanders should batten down the hatches on Sunday afternoon due to wild weather.29 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandLola's remnants: Hawke’s Bay’s weather rollercoaster set to continue this weekHawke's Bay is not immune from remnants from ex-tropical cyclone Lola.29 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandNorthland first in line for wild wind and heavy rain as Lola arrivesEastern and northern coastlines are set to be pummelled by monster 6m waves.28 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings and watches for North Island as remnants of Lola sweep inIn addition to winds and rain, large waves are also expected to affect eastern coasts.28 Oct 12:06 AM
TalanoaAll clear given in Vanuatu, Lola downgraded to ex-tropical cycloneThe low-pressure system is currently sitting to the northeast of the capital Port Vila.25 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandSpring swing: Hastings set to hit 28C ahead of frost warningRegion to be hit by highs, frosts and gales.25 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekIntermittent showers and humid conditions are likely to be the main features of the week.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unusual change': NZ city set for snow to low levels on Friday'There’s a cold outbreak with snow down to low levels [on Friday].'23 Oct 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar tollScientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecastingAn internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandForecasters tracking likely tropical cyclone as long weekend sunshine rolls onForecasters are closely watching what looks set to be season's first tropical cyclone.22 Oct 04:13 AM