New ZealandHundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after stormAt the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.31 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandThousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce stormAt the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.30 May 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove itThe couple had urged Auckland Council to remove the tree for years.29 May 06:59 PM
New ZealandBoats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed regionPower was out to households across the city.29 May 05:32 PM
LiveNew Zealand'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather boutThunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.29 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandFocus: Wild weather to lash parts of the countryThunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / NewaWatch28 May 08:12 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's the place to be for King's Birthday - swells to ease, 20C-plus expectedTemperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Thursday to Saturday.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandStrong winds, 8m waves and sub-zero temps - what to expect from this week’s weatherTemperatures a tipped to dip to -3C tomorrow. Find out where.26 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandWeather: Further rain to strike drenched North IslandRain is set to endure for parts of the North Island on Thursday.22 May 05:00 PM
World‘Multiple deaths’ after tornado in IowaTwister destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees and smashed cars.22 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandRain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve waterA rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.21 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandNew Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch21 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandNorth Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possibleSevere weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwatersThe eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.21 May 07:45 AM
New ZealandRising stream levels in NgongotahāPrecautionary evacuations are under way in Ngongotahā due to fears of rising stream levels. Video / Aleyna Martinez, Olivia Sanson, SuppliedWatch21 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: May 17-19MetService Severe Weather Warning: May 17-19Watch19 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge lanes briefly closed due to high windsA swathe of severe thunderstorm warnings were in place for parts of the North Island.15 May 10:11 PM
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
