New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandChill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnightCook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.02 Jul 07:10 AM
New ZealandSnow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits countryRain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBodies found in fishermen search and East Coast storm | Focus Morning Bulletin June 26, 2024Three bodies found in the search for missing fisherman, teenager bowled at racer meet loses leg and Wynyard Quarter to be re-connected. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Jun 07:46 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th JuneMetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th JuneWatch14 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandMetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16thMetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16thWatch12 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later todayStrong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch09 Jun 01:51 AM
New ZealandFerry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnightMilder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.02 Jun 07:56 PM
New ZealandFocus: Wild weather to lash parts of the countryThunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / NewaWatch28 May 08:12 PM
New ZealandStrong winds, 8m waves and sub-zero temps - what to expect from this week’s weatherTemperatures a tipped to dip to -3C tomorrow. Find out where.26 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandLines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwatersThe eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.21 May 07:45 AM
New ZealandRain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash floodingAn orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: May 17-19MetService Severe Weather Warning: May 17-19Watch19 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge lanes briefly closed due to high windsA swathe of severe thunderstorm warnings were in place for parts of the North Island.15 May 10:11 PM
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
