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
New ZealandSix dead in horror long weekend on roads, 'mixed bag' of weather incomingThe official Labour Day road toll stands at three, with three other road deaths on Friday.21 Oct 06:45 PM
TalanoaNiwa warns of strong cyclones coming to PacificThe weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.18 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandHuge 24 hour rainfall but conditions expected to improveA break of clear weather was expected to arrive in time for the long weekend.18 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandStrong gusts over 110km/h cancel six Wellington Airport flightsYesterday, strong winds also affected flights in and out of Christchurch Airport.15 Oct 05:31 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Gusts top 200km/h, lift roofs, down power lines and trees in CanterburyGusts have topped 200km/h in Canterbury today.14 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandElection day weather: Severe gales, heavy showers to soak voters this Saturday"Rain is firstly going to fall on the West Coast, and it will move up the North Island."11 Oct 04:34 AM
New Zealand2023 among NZ's warmest years as new climate change stocktake lays out impactsThis year so far has been the country's warmest in our land and seas combined.10 Oct 10:33 PM
New ZealandHeavy showers, thunderstorms approach as strong winds buffet countryAuckland will see fresh southwesterlies on Tuesday, a partly cloudy day with showers.09 Oct 04:39 AM
TalanoaDrought declared in parts of Tonga, El Niño takes holdThe El Niño Alert for Tonga continues.08 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandWatch: Water spout spotted in Auckland as North Island warned of severe thunderstormsHail, tornadoes, flash flooding and strong winds are all possible.08 Oct 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Like snow': Hailstorm stops cars on State Highway 33A sunny day quickly turned into a driving hailstorm in the Bay of Plenty.08 Oct 04:20 AM
New ZealandRain, rain will go away, but come again another day for Hawke’s BayFickle spring weather will see rain ease into fine temperatures before a return.08 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandMixed bag of weather for the final days of the school holidaysToday and tomorrow will see above-average temperatures, before they drop over the weekend.05 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandWeather: Last days of school holidays warm, sunny before turning to rainHigh-pressure system to be pushed away by a low on Friday and Saturday, bringing rain.04 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandMajor Gisborne highway slip a huge blow to small communities.The section of Tiniroto Rd between Rockhill Rd and Parikanapa Rd is impassable.03 Oct 09:46 PM
New ZealandThe delights of Hawke’s Bay’s spring: Snow on the hills, 25C and gale winds forecastSpring is a changeable beast, and it's proving to be that way again.01 Oct 12:35 AM
New Zealand‘El Nino has arrived’: Lower than normal rainfall, ‘dramatic’ temp swings, strong windsWhile strong, damaging wind threatens this weekend, next week could be over 30C in places.29 Sep 02:54 AM
New ZealandFlood victims are missing out on assistance packagesThose who owned homes through trusts are being disqualified from accessing support.28 Sep 02:02 AM
New Zealand‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'26 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandHail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekendMore wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.26 Sep 03:29 AM
EnvironmentAs Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need much better models to predict its futureSome scientists have suggested this year could mark a regime shift for Antarctica.25 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandAuckland in firing line for thunderstorms this eveningAuckland is in for an unsettled first week of the school holidays.25 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandWet start to the school holidays with 'changeable and unsettled' weatherAuckland is in the firing line for more wet weather this week24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekThe rain was expected to be lighter on Monday and Tuesday.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river': Wet weather dampens spirits on first week of school holidaysAuckland will catch the edge of the "atmospheric river" causing havoc on the East Coast.24 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay gets a wet start to the school holidaysHave you got your wet-weather school holiday activities planned?24 Sep 01:11 AM
