PremiumPremiumOpinionShayne CurrieExclusive: Weather wars - safety fears over MetService v Niwa duelling forecasts, Govt steps inMEDIA INSIDER: Do we really need two public weather forecasters?19 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa workMinister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'19 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandThunder and showers possible but no storm in Hawke’s Bay this weekCold nights and showers ahead for Hawke's Bay.15 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and severe gales due to lash parts of country this weekBoth islands are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week.14 May 06:24 AM
New ZealandBone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the wayNo wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.12 May 08:10 PM
New ZealandMore rain looms as Auckland recovers, 100 flood-damaged propertiesThe region had up to 110mm worth of rain yesterday.09 May 10:03 PM
New ZealandWeather: heavy rain and a touch of snow forecast this weekHeavy rain will affect northern and western parts of the North Island from Tuesday.07 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandSouth Island’s West Coast set for soakingBuller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain tears up highwaysMuggy downpours have plagued New Zealand all week.06 May 05:06 AM
New ZealandEvacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into SaturdayHeavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.05 May 10:31 AM
New ZealandCentral districts dodge expected heavy rainThe most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.05 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders bracing for more rain this weekAnother northerly flow with several fronts is set to bring more rain to Northland.01 May 04:38 AM
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 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 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 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 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 ZealandNiwa releases its record-breaking stats for a summer of extreme weatherNew Zealand experienced a memorable February, but not for the right reasons.03 Mar 05:27 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 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 Zealand'I just ran': Teacher barely escapes landslide that rips home apartMangawhai community rallying together for teacher.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency mobile alerts issued across the Auckland regionThese were in response to increased rainfall and flood risks.24 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandRelief as no severe weather forcast for country this weekendHigh-pressure systems will bless the country with settled and mostly sunny conditions.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'String of sunny days': Weekend promise of fine weather for storm-hit northIt's good news for the recovery.16 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandBoatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescuedThe navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.13 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandDistress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier IslandA boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.13 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandMetService Christchurch weather: February 13th - 14thMetService Christchurch weather: February 13th - 14thWatch13 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandMetService Wellington weather: February 13th - 14thMetService Wellington weather: February 13th - 14thWatch13 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandMetService Auckland weather: February 13th - 14thMetService Auckland weather: February 13th - 14thWatch13 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandMetService National weather: February 13th - 15thMetService National weather: February 13th - 15thWatch13 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle shifts slightly east overnight - what it means for your regionWeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.12 Feb 08:19 PM