New Zealand'Change is on the way': Warm weather sweeps aside cold mornings in NZTemperatures are set to move into the high 20s for much of the South Island's east coast.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 4MetService morning weather update: March 4. Video / MetServiceWatch03 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Quite hot temperatures': Big late-week warm-up for south and northTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s across the South Island on Friday.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Put lives at risk': Shuttle banned from Tongariro track over weather breachMore than 100 walkers were taken to the 20km track despite weather warning, DoC says.03 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandChilly wake up for Kiwis as autumn snap drags much of the country into single digit tempsSoutherly winds ramping up to 90km/h are forecast for parts of Hawke's Bay today.02 Mar 08:55 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 3MetService morning weather update: March 3. Video / MetServiceWatch02 Mar 05:40 PM
New Zealand'Gusty southerly winds': Freezing autumn temperatures hit tonightOvernight temperatures are set to fall to single digits across many NZ centres.02 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow to see tomorrow night's rare blood moon from wherever you areThe moon will appear deepest red at about 12.30am, with peak viewing to 1am.02 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandAutumn arrives with a bang as Hawke’s Bay gets first dusting of snowIt didn't last long, but it was a sight for cold eyes.02 Mar 02:08 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 2MetService morning weather update: March 2. Video / MetServiceWatch01 Mar 05:10 PM
New Zealand'Get ready for a cold snap': Autumn bites as temps plunge 6-8C below averageA cold front brings icy winds, showers and big temperature drop.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Black CapsNZ face nervous wait for T20 World Cup semi-final spot after loss to EnglandThe Black Caps’ fate is now in Pakistan’s hands after the NZ side's defeat in Colombo.27 Feb 04:55 PM
New ZealandSummer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrivesA cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandBeach where Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took dip now rated 'unsuitable' for swimmingLawa now rates much of Wellington's south coast and inner harbour as unsafe.27 Feb 02:25 AM
TalanoaVanuatu and Fiji on alert as tropical depression set to become Cyclone UrmilForecaster Stephen Meke says central and southern Vanuatu face near gale winds.27 Feb 01:17 AM
WorldMore rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.26 Feb 09:28 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plungeThundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.26 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandAutumn kicking off with a cold snap: Your MetService weekend weather outlookHeather Keats with your weekend weather outlook, Friday, February 27.Watch26 Feb 07:12 PM
Black CapsSpinners take hold as Black Caps beat Sri Lanka at their own gameNew Zealand’s T20 World Cup victory saw them exploit their perceived weakness.26 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldHope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.25 Feb 10:15 PM
WorldA bonkers 96.2cm of snow hit this US city. How that happenedMost of the snow - 90.1cm - fell on the Rhode Island city in one day.25 Feb 09:48 PM
Black CapsSantner, Ravindra lead NZ to brilliant T20 World Cup win over Sri LankaThe Black Caps have one foot in the semi-finals after the come-from-behind win. 25 Feb 04:59 PM
New ZealandSingle-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chillSouth Island centres will see a 'real contrast in temperature'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood worksA Cabinet paper expressed concern about the project, citing disputes between councils.25 Feb 04:00 PM
White FernsKerr century, wickets inspire White Ferns' win on captaincy debut The skipper's unbeaten century and two strikes with the ball were too much for Zimbabwe.25 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: February 26, 2026MetService weather: February 26, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Feb 04:03 AM
SailGPSailGP review: What caused the Black Foils crash in Auckland?'We believe the physics of the slide meant the boat could not be brought down in time.'25 Feb 02:01 AM
WorldNearly 30C in southwest France as February heat records brokenIn Biarritz, 27C was measured - 14 degrees above normal - with 26C in Pau.25 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: February 25 - March 2MetService afternoon weather update: February 25 - March 2. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Feb 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Coldest air of the year': Incoming cold snap to send temperatures plungingTemperatures are forecast to fall into the mid-teens for much of the South Island.24 Feb 05:01 AM
WorldUS East Coast hit by snow stormMonster blizzard hits the East Coast of the United States. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch23 Feb 06:18 PM
New ZealandFinal week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showersTemperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMajor snowstorm: New York mayor orders citywide travel banA massive blizzard has started to hit the northeast United States.23 Feb 03:17 AM