No tsunami threat to NZ after 7.4 quake in the Pacific
If a tsunami was generated from the quake it would take at least an hour to arrive.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWeather news
Exclusive: Weather wars - safety fears over MetService v Niwa duelling forecasts, Govt steps in
MEDIA INSIDER: Do we really need two public weather forecasters?
Exclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa work
Minister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'
Italian floods: What travellers need to know
How to navigate Europe's severe floods and airport strikes.
Will the planet reach its key warming threshold?
There's a high chance Earth will temporarily hit a key warming limit within five years.
Weather: More rain to fall on already saturated soils
Enjoy the brief break of fine weather. It's about to end.
Heavy rain and severe gales due to lash parts of country this week
Both islands are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week.
Extremely severe cyclone set to hit world's largest refugee camp
Thousands of people living along the western coast of Rakhine State have been evacuated.
Bone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the way
No wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.
Warning for motorists on Auckland Harbour bridge
An amber alert warning is in place with with forecast westerly winds of 75-85km/h.
‘It's not worth living here’: West Auckland residents abandon flooded homes
Auckland residents share their frustrations after being flooded a third time this year.
Acting Auckland Mayor says council has learned from mistakes made during January floods
It's a case of keep calm and carry on, says Desley Simpson.
Fresh rain warnings issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
More wet weather on the way, plea to be prepared
Temperatures more than five degrees warmer for start of May
A shift to cooler temperatures is expected to arrive by Thursday.
Weather: heavy rain and a touch of snow forecast this week
Heavy rain will affect northern and western parts of the North Island from Tuesday.
South Island’s West Coast set for soaking
Buller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.
Wild weather: Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain tears up highways
Muggy downpours have plagued New Zealand all week.
Evacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into Saturday
Heavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Live: Slip blocks SH25, more rain expected as storm tracks south
Slips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.
Showers and cloudy periods in store for Northland after storm eases
A catamaran broke free of its mooring and thousands were without power in Northland.
Live: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsens
Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.
Live: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two days
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.
Weather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing line
Heavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.
Coldest morning of the year so far for some, more chilly weather on the way
Kiwis are in for some more cold nights from the middle of the week.
NZ's seas are still running warm - why?
With winter closing in fast, New Zealand’s seas are still running abnormally warm.
Whanganui records over 80km/h wind gusts
The strong winds were expected to continue into Tuesday.
Chill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummeting
Be sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.
Weather warnings in place as country faces wet and cold weekend
Those waking up for Anzac dawn services on Tuesday should bundle up warmly.
Auckland firefighters battling large Avondale blaze
An witness says at least 10 Fire and Emergency vehicles are at the scene.
Tropically-charged rainmaker set to soak NZ as holidaymakers return home
Sticky nights are in store as overnight temps 5-7C warmer than average for April.
'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to Wellington, South Island
The worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to parts of NZ
The worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
What caused Whanganui's wet and warm summer?
In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.