New ZealandWhanganui records over 80km/h wind gustsThe strong winds were expected to continue into Tuesday.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummetingBe sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.23 Apr 10:24 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings in place as country faces wet and cold weekendThose waking up for Anzac dawn services on Tuesday should bundle up warmly.21 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandAuckland firefighters battling large Avondale blazeAn witness says at least 10 Fire and Emergency vehicles are at the scene.21 Apr 11:44 AM
New ZealandTropically-charged rainmaker set to soak NZ as holidaymakers return homeSticky nights are in store as overnight temps 5-7C warmer than average for April.18 Apr 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to Wellington, South IslandThe worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.17 Apr 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to parts of NZThe worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.17 Apr 07:31 AM
New ZealandWhat caused Whanganui's wet and warm summer?In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.14 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldTropical Cyclone Ilsa 'packs a punch' in Western AustraliaCategory 5 storm smashes records with wind speeds of up to 300km/h.13 Apr 07:09 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecastIt may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays to start with heavy rain, traffic for EasterHeavy rain set to inundate popular northern holiday hotspots for first half of weekend,05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEaster holiday weather: Heavy rain to hit upper NorthMetService has forecasted gales and downpours for Northland, northern parts of Auckland.05 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Wet weekend for many – but how’s Easter looking?Heavy rain expected in some parts of NZ today.01 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandRoads reopen after 10 metre waves batter Wellington’s coastlineThe capital is being slammed by wind and waves.29 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandSnow settles in across South Island, warning extended to middle of North Island'Taumarunui overnight Wednesday to Thursday morning at a minimum of one degree.'27 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandSouthern west coast braces for heavy rain, clouds over North easeMeteorologist says the weather across New Zealand is a mix of sunshine and rain.23 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandPolice urge people in Southland, Otago to stay indoors as thunderstorms roll inMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning about 6pm for parts of the South Island.20 Mar 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Anxious and angry': Downpour floods streets with sewage, locals claimFlooding comes after 2021 event devastated town.12 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandAlmost a million lightning strikes over Tasman Sea, storm heads for NZ'Thunderstorms will become more widespread and active over much of NZ in the coming days.'08 Mar 04:37 PM
New Zealand‘Phenomenal:’ Cyclonic Hawke’s Bay rain figures revealed in ‘maps’Regional council records rainfall at more than 40 sites.08 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandSudden downpour overwhelms Taupō drainage systemsTaupō residents are mopping up after a short, sharp deluge on Sunday.06 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandFurther update today on progress towards re-opening SH25 for heavy vehiclesExpect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the SH25 washout.05 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch: Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Taupō could get lashed today“These thunderstorms will bring localised heavy rain and small hail."03 Mar 07:50 PM
New ZealandWeekend showers expected for WhanganuiHowever things would start to fine up again for the start of the week03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$13 million! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald already helping cyclone-ravaged regionsDonations are used to provide ongoing support to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'When disaster strikes': US sends technical team to NZ for cyclone recoveryThe US ambassador to NZ said Gabrielle's huge impact was 'hard to get your head around'.03 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandKelly Tarlton’s reopens after storm and cyclone damageStaff stayed nights with the sea creatures, who remained safe and well through flooding.03 Mar 04:43 AM
New ZealandSecond tropical cyclone this week named: 'A relief' Kevin to miss NZ - MetServiceTropical Cyclone Kevin named three days after Judy - now a category four storm.02 Mar 12:11 AM
New ZealandCrappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAs sunshine finally arrives, at least 19 Auckland beaches remain off-limitsAuckland’s water quality monitor has raised black “do not swim” flags at eleven beaches28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Woken in the early hours’: Police go door to door as Gisborne residents evacuatedFlash flooding reported in parts of north Auckland yesterday evening after isolated rain.27 Feb 05:03 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms ease but Auckland not out of woods, newest Tropical Cyclone namedFijian MetService names Tropical Cyclone Judy, currently sitting north of Vanuatu.27 Feb 05:06 AM
New ZealandLive: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cycloneThere's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.26 Feb 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Really nerve-wracking': Sisters recall evacuation from home by boat at Dairy Flat''What is meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime event has happened three times in a month.''25 Feb 05:09 AM
