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Weather: More wet weather for Auckland before a weekend of sun
Don't fret All Black fans, Met Service says a rain-free game is in the forecast

Traffic chaos: Flooding causes motorway delays; SH20 southbound closed temporarily after crash
Strong winds are making driving conditions unsafe across the bridge.

Explained: Why your winter's been wetter, warmer and wilder
This winter will again be among our warmest. Do we blame climate change, La Niña, or both?

MetService National weather: August 24th - 26th
MetService National weather: August 24th - 26th.

River flooding costs hit $100m a year
Weather-related damage may soon be as destructive as earthquakes.

How much it will cost to repair Nelson damage - and why the bill could become even bigger
Natural disasters are becoming more common thanks to climate change.

Nelson-Tasman flood victims re-entering homes as property assessments continue
Evacuees are receiving calls to confirm their property assessment.

British woman struck by lightning while sunbathing
The woman was hospitalised after the freak accident caused severe damage.

Beach Haven cliff collapse: Council v home owner
"You admitted that you engaged the contractor to remove the pine trees."

Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 August, 2022
Big clean-up lies ahead in storm aftermath, Capital prepares for another protest and hopes a wage change will help get more overseas staff into New Zealand in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Man watches rocks fly past as hill slips around his Nelson home
570 houses had been impacted in last week's deluge.

'Please, help us': Nelson flood victims' plea for help at meeting
Flood-affected residents have been told it will be a long road to recovery.