New ZealandTrapped school girls rescuedA group of school girls and their two instructors have been rescued after spending a night in the Waikato bush when they became trapped by a rising river.13 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandWoman remains missingThe search for a woman missing in Waitangi River floodwaters since early this morning has been suspended. It will resume tomorrow morning.12 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandStorm causes chaosTorrential rain caused flooding and closed roads in Auckland and Waiheke this afternoon, with a number of people having to be rescued from rising floodwaters.12 Jul 12:07 AM
New ZealandAucklanders still without powerSome Aucklanders remain without hot water after Tuesday's damaging storm.15 Jun 02:43 AM
New ZealandSnow season beginsA quartet of excited teenagers camped out under picnic tables overnight to earn the bragging rights of enjoying New Zealand's first snow powder this year.06 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandBrace for a chilly weekendBlustery gales have knocked out power to 1600 properties in the Wairarapa today.24 May 01:04 AM
New ZealandEl Nino could help glaciersThe El Nino weather event predicted to dump rain on the West Coast this year could actually help the rapidly retreating glaciers, according to a scientist.17 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandWhangarei hail storm 'came out of nowhere'A brief hail storm that covered the ground in Whangarei seemed to come out of nowhere, said a long-time resident.10 May 02:17 AM
New ZealandStorm's effects linger onDozens of residents in pockets around Auckland remain without hot water following last week's bruising storm, while 500 homes on the West Coast still have no power.21 Apr 12:18 AM
New ZealandHot water starts flowing againAuckland residents who went without hot water for four days can finally take warm showers again, but some remain upset at how the issue has been handled.20 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandLack of information annoysSome Auckland residents have made a cold and dirty start to the long weekend, after being without hot water since Thursday night.19 Apr 02:28 AM
New ZealandLocals praised for retrieving bodiesLocal residents who assisted in retrieving a stranded truck containing the bodies of two men in the Eastern Bay of Plenty have been praised by the regional council.18 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandCyclone Lusi - your picsNZ Herald readers send in their best pics of the weather currently soaking New Zealand.14 Mar 10:12 PM
New ZealandWeather to match back-to-work bluesRain and clouds are forecast to take over the sunny skies we've been enjoying over the holidays, with temperatures also set to drop to an unseasonable low.06 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandWe're over the worstTorrential rain, high winds, and even a reported tornado have caused chaos across the country today, bringing slips, floods, evacuations, and damage to property.29 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandGrim forecast for ChristmasSanta could find himself fighting gale force winds in some areas tonight before rain heralds in Christmas Day for much of the country.24 Dec 06:50 AM
New ZealandBring out the brollies for Christmas DayMost of the country is in for unsettled, cooler weather on Christmas Day as a wet front makes its way up the country.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLazy, hazy days of thunderIt was hot, sunny and humid - and for some thunderstorms came almost out of nowhere in the day of extremes that hit the upper North Island yesterday.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCooler days after an early summer tasteThe summer-like weather is set to fade this week with rain forecast for much of the upper North Island from tomorrow.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWet weekend on way for mostThe weekend will be at least partly wet for most of the country, forecasters said this morning.08 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandNorth Island flood warningParts of the North Island are being warned to brace for possible slips and surface flooding as a low brings rain to much of the country today.16 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandSevere weather batters NZBoulders weighing up to 200 tonnes have blocked access to Milford Sound as galeforce winds and driving rain sweep across the country.13 Oct 06:01 AM
