New ZealandBig swells expected on East Coast todayHoliday makers heading for the beach today are being warned about big swells down the East Coast.04 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandWest of country getting wet and windyBad weather is hammering the West Coast and drifting north today.14 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandCloud and cooler temps on the wayTemperatures around the country are expected to fall to the low twenties and high teens today after highs of up to 29C yesterday.07 Dec 07:13 AM
New ZealandHot stuff! Summer starts to roll inPeople across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSummer tipped to be humid, wetA wetter summer season is on the cards for the upper North Island - but that doesn't mean people should go cancelling their Coromandel holiday plans.18 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandWild weather causes havocA front made its icy way up the country, bringing with it snow, sleet and freezing cold temperatures with winds of up to 120km/h.08 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandWorst over, but more rain to comeThe sodden north is cleaning up after yesterday's rain, but more is expected today.11 Aug 10:00 AM
New ZealandSpring has sprung, expect some sunshineWhile some areas can expect showers, many places will be bathed in sunshine as we welcome daylight savings.25 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandGallery: North Island stormMore than 400 people were evacuated from flood-hit homes in lower North Island towns across Taranaki, Horowhenua, Manawatu, Rangitikei and Whanganui over the weekend.21 Jun 09:19 PM
New ZealandWeather: What you can expectNew Zealanders have been smashed by cold and wet weather with parts of the country blanketed in snow.25 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandSki fields get first round of snowfallSki fields around the country are experiencing their first rounds of snowfall for the year and some could be in for a snowier season than last year.18 May 02:46 AM
New ZealandWild weather takes a cold turnWild weather which caused havoc across the North Island this week has made way for cooler temperatures and southerly winds.15 May 09:56 PM
New ZealandFloods shut down capital, one deadPolice said the body of the 80-year-old man was found near a car submerged in water, with its keys in the ignition, in the Lower Hutt suburb of Petone.14 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandRain to test Welly's infrastructureSunnier skies are expected for many next week, but Wellington has been warned of more heavy rain in the next day - another test for Wellington’s infrastructure.13 May 08:55 AM
New ZealandFederated Farmers loses court battle over GMOsThe lobby group had lodged an appeal over whether the Northland Regional Council had jurisdiction under the Resource Management Act to ban the outdoor use of GMO matter.13 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandWest Coast rain gauge can't deal with heavy rainThe Metservice says it will have to change its rain gauge at Haast because it is “not responding well to periods of heavy rain”.13 May 04:34 AM
New ZealandEl Niño - is it finally here?After years of threatening to inject its unwelcome wet and dry extremes into our climate, the chances of El Niño shaking up weather are now greater than ever, scientists say.13 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandSun in Auckland, rest of NZ not so goodWinter is coming slowly in Auckland as May got off to an unusually warm start thanks to mild northerlies sweeping across the top of the north island.07 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandRain warning for parts of South IslandHeavy rain and strong gales are expected to blast parts of central and southern New Zealand today.05 May 07:03 PM
New ZealandWeather: Heavy rain for parts of NZTorrential rain will pound parts of the country this week as the remnants of the deadly storm that hit Queensland recently makes its way across the Tasman.04 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandAuckland lashed by stormGale-force north-easterly gusts of wind downed trees and signs, punched out office windows and tore vessels from their harbour moorings in Auckland today.27 Apr 07:45 AM
New ZealandNZ spared from Aussie storm - for nowA high pressure system sitting over New Zealand is keeping the large storm battering New South Wales at bay - but is only days away from hitting New Zealand.22 Apr 07:51 AM
WorldHeavier rain to hit New South WalesA second intense low pressure system is set to hit New South Wales bringing thunderstorms and heavier rain than yesterday.21 Apr 09:48 PM
New ZealandMore cold, wet weather this weekendWarmer temperatures today will lead to more cold, wet weather for both islands this weekend.15 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandChill heads off but wet sets inThe cold snap that left much of the country shivering is now on its way out, but don't celebrate too soon: a wet weekend is on the cards.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Pam: Missing Bay skipper safe, phones homeA Bay of Plenty skipper who had not been heard from since Cyclone Pam hit has phoned home to his family, safe and well in Vanuatu.16 Mar 12:45 AM
EntertainmentSun pulls crowds for chocker weekendTens of thousands took advantage of the sun during another event-filled Auckland weekend.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldSiberian polar vortex - deep-freeze stormThe eastern seaboard is still being battered by a polar vortex and the sinisterly named Siberian Express blast from the Arctic that have combined to bring record lows.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo drought, but keeping a close eyeThe Government has no immediate plans to declare drought in areas of the country suffering from extremely dry conditions.20 Jan 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Severe' thunderstorm warning for OtagoSevere thunderstorms may hit Dunedin, North Otago and Clutha this afternoon bringing heavy rain and hail as large as 20mm to some areas, MetService warns.19 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandStrong wind and rain to move northWeather warnings for strong wind and rain are in place as a front bringing foul weather makes its way up the country.21 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Mini tornado' hitsCowper Street residents were today cleaning up the aftermath of a "phenomenal" wind that struck before dawn this morning.14 Nov 11:16 PM
