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Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weather
Metservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Heavy rain, wind and snow have affected much of the country
MetService head of news Heather Keats talks about wild weather hitting the country. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Taupō civil defence gives update as residents on evacuation alert
Settlement near Taupo on evacuation alert after heavy rain has caused river to swell to breaking point. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025
HeraldNOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW: Morning Weather Update: June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Morning Weather Update: June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW

MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025
MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025. Video / MetService

Herald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025
Herald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025. Video / HeraldNOW

Herald NOW Weather Update: May 29 2025
Herald NOW Weather Update: May 29 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update
Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18
MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

Watch: Is this a mini tornado above Auckland Harbour?
A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city.

More Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and the worst of the weather is over | NZ Herald News Update
The worst of the weather is over, more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table.

Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand
Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.

Reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to strong winds.
Auckland commuters are being warned of potential speed restrictions and closures on the Auckland Harbour Bridge when severe weather strikes during rush hour. Video / NZ Herald

Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam
Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm
A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald

'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoers
Dozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService