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'Zero tolerance': Police crackdown on drivers as Matariki travel starts, thunderstorms for Akl
Roads are expected to be busy heading to holiday hotspots from mid-morning.
Hurricane Erick nears Mexico as a powerful Category 3 storm
Intense rain is likely across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 16 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 16 2025. Video / Herald NOW
'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt
John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'
Watch: 'Possible tornado' spotted over East Auckland, severe thunderstorm warning cancelled
The warning was issued for the Auckland City and Franklin areas.
'Tornado' spotted in East Auckland as weather warnings issued
a 'tornado' has been spotted in East Auckland this afternoon as warnings are issued. Video / Supplied
'Pretty cold': Wet weather grips Hawke's Bay before sunny break
Showers and cold temperatures are expected in Hawke's Bay from Friday evening.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Aucklanders brace for stormy wake-up as thunder, lightning lash NI's west
A puff of chilly air will blanket NZ this weekend – but not as cold as last Saturday.
MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June
MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June. Video / MetService
Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 12 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 12 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety
Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Driver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 10 2025
Herald NOW weather update for Tuesday 10 June 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
Herald NOW weather update June 9 2025
Herald NOW weather update for Monday, 9 June 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Thunder and lightning hits Auckland
Multiple strikes of lightning were shown on Niwa's weather cam in Auckland this morning. Video / NIWA
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weather
Metservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. Video / Herald NOW
Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge
Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.