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
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
WorldPowerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall in ChinaTrading on Hong Kong’s stock market is suspended and hundreds of people are stranded.02 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandArrival of spring brings warm, fine weatherConditions expected to get progressively warmer across the weekend.31 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandBlue supermoon: Clear skies expected for spectacle in Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay stargazers are in for a pretty clear night.29 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandCold temperatures, clear skies for the last week of winterTemperatures will drop to 0C in some parts of Auckland this week.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?As summer approaches, are we thinking enough about the threat wildfires pose here?23 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandLanes reduced across Auckland Harbour Bridge, country in for a wet and windy dayA strong wind watch is in place for Northland and Auckland.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolar-laced thunderstorms to batter west, new weekend storm in wingsElectrical storms are set to sweep over both islands across the day.15 Aug 09:44 PM
New ZealandWeather: Mostly settled weather for majority of the country this weekWith spring just around the corner, temperatures will start to rise slightly.13 Aug 05:29 AM
