New ZealandAlmost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North IslandMetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.15 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warnThe top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.14 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandStunning aurora lights up NZ skiesAn aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP MediaWatch11 May 12:22 AM
New ZealandChristchurch plunges to 0C, worse chills to comeWe got chills and they're multiplying.05 May 11:15 PM
WorldDevastation left by a deadly tornado in ChinaFive people were killed and 33 others injured by a tornado that hit Guangzhou in China. Video / APWatch29 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandRail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trainsPeople ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.12 Apr 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wet Saturday for north, patchy showers, fine breaks for southMetService says we are also likely to see warmer nights.21 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandSnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expectedA smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrivesConditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.29 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandAutumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off seasonMetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.29 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: 19th - 21st FebruaryMetService Severe Weather: 19th - 21st February. Video / MetserviceWatch19 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandSunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hitTemperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.18 Feb 06:59 AM
World'Happened so fast': 54 confirmed dead after landslide in Philippines gold-mining villageMore than 1100 families have been moved to evacuation centres.11 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandParts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the countryNew Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnow to scorching: Health warnings as hottest weather of summer forecastHealth officials warn people to stay cool and hydrated.03 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, 120km/h gales as 'active' weather to buffet central NZForecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.01 Feb 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘Temperature rollercoaster’, 120km/h gales to buffet NZPeople are being warned that damaging gusts may bring down trees and powerlines.31 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, heavy rain ahead for AucklandTemperatures are forecast to remain in the high 20s over the weekend and into next week.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary WeekendRain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.26 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandKiri Allan opens up, marine heatwave and kiwifruit boost | Focus Morning Bulletin January 26, 2024Former Cabinet minister Kiri Allan opens up on her night of shame, marine heatwave pushes temperatures up and how kiwifruit could benefit your mental health in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Supplied / NZHeraldWatch25 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandEast Cape rain warning in force as region braces for another delugeCivil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.20 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22ndMetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd. Video / Metservice Watch19 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: January 19th-21stMetService National Weather: January 19th-21st. Video / MetserviceWatch19 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of delugeCivil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.18 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandFans proving popular as sales spike amid humid weatherBad news - muggy overnight temperatures will continue until Sunday.18 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: January 17th - 19thMetService Severe Weather: January 17th - 19th. Video / MetserviceWatch17 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: January 17th - 22ndMetService National Weather: January 17th - 22nd. Video / MetserviceWatch17 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: January 15th MetService Severe Weather: January 15th. Video / MetserviceWatch15 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: January 16th - 18th MetService National Weather: January 16th - 18th. Video / MetserviceWatch15 Jan 02:44 AM
