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 ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekThe rain was expected to be lighter on Monday and Tuesday.24 Sep 04:00 PM
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 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
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South IslandSurface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.20 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandScorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier recordA record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.20 Sep 02:31 AM
WorldWarnings before devasting Libya floods went unheededExperts had said floods posed significant danger to the dams protecting 90,000 people.18 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekendWind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.15 Sep 03:32 AM
New Zealand‘Dry, hot air masses’: NZ summer temperatures could surge as high as 39CKiwis should prepare for a hot, dry summer.13 Sep 05:00 PM
World2000 people feared dead in devastating Libya floodingMediterranean storm Daniel has broken dams and swept away entire neighbourhoods.12 Sep 01:06 AM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits AucklandA forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.11 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: A mild week ahead, but keep the umbrella handyTemperatures are about average for early September.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather to be mostly dry and sunny for Te Wiki o te Reo MāoriRegion's trend of mostly dry, sunny weather to continue into next week.10 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandEl Niño incoming: NZ’s climate to take ‘rapid turn’ within weeksWe're about to get a taste of the drier summer much of NZ will experience under El Niño.10 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandHeavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne BayAs temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.04 Sep 06:31 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, NorthlandMetService said heavy rain is possible in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.03 Sep 03:11 AM
