New ZealandCook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and stormsFerry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – againSH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.29 Apr 06:34 AM
New ZealandSevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZMetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.28 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCourt orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslideBuyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetServiceWatch28 Apr 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to comeA slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.27 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for Northland as stormy weekend loomsThunderstorms are possible in Northland, with rain spreading south today.25 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandThe long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far NorthMore than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.23 Apr 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWeather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issuedA severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island. 21 Apr 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still neededCyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.20 Apr 10:17 PM
OpinionAuckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely wellOPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.20 Apr 06:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandAuckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four daysVector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.19 Apr 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Begged': Authorities not acting fast enough in flood-prone areas, owners sayOne desperate owner stood by himself in the dark trying to stop a creek from flooding. 19 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I was trapped': Man's harrowing escape from floodwatersHe thought it was a small puddle. Then his engine died.19 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone TamAuckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 10:16 PM
New ZealandHeavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News UpdateHeavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.Watch18 Apr 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Biblical storm': 750 lightning strikes hit Auckland 'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many.18 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandCyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning stormA Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoersDozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shedA teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMassive lightning and thunder storm rocks Auckland regionContinued heavy rainfall is expected overnight and may lead to localised flash flooding.18 Apr 01:14 PM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rdMetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandPaeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnightIn a social media post today, the company said seven vehicles were probably written off as a result of last night's flooding. Video / Paeroa TowingWatch18 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandEaster weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphicHair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWAWatch18 Apr 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.17 Apr 09:09 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBDStrong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Apr 10:21 AM
New ZealandEaster holiday travel disrupted by ex-cyclone TamNew Zealanders are beginning to take to the road as the long Easter weekend kicks off.17 Apr 04:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland mum and daughter shaken as tree crushes carEsme Barber said her young daughter and her babysitter had just arrived.17 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Easter plans disrupted with wet and warm weather"Napier and Hastings will be reaching up into the 25C to 26C," but rain is expected.16 Apr 11:42 PM
New ZealandWind and swell batter NorthlandHelena Bay, northeast of central Whangārei, is battered by large swells, winds and high tides on Thursday. Video / Denise PiperWatch16 Apr 11:10 PM
