New Zealand‘So frightening’: Kiwi’s scary night as wild weather struck; fears of looting at evacuated homesWind 'sounded like a jumbo jet going over the roof of our house', Kiwi in Queensland says.08 Mar 04:12 AM
WorldDamage shown as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold CoastDamage is shown in this video as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast this weekend. Video / Lulu WoodWatch07 Mar 11:52 PM
New Zealand‘Wind gust rattles the building’: Kiwi hunkers down in hotel as wild weather strikesThe NZ pensioner is unfazed by ex-cyclone Alfred but 'dying for toast with tomatoes'.07 Mar 11:32 PM
New ZealandEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News UpdateEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandCyclone Alfred: Defence force deployed, national incident centre activatedFour million people in Queensland and NSW brace for the worst of the storm.06 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandHigh waves hit Hawke’s Bay, Napier closes viewing platformA low pressure system east of the North Island is causing large swells.06 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a rowThe region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.06 Mar 12:00 AM
World‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'05 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuationsMany are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.05 Mar 12:24 AM
Travel newsWarning to travellers amid Cyclone AlfredTravellers warned as severe storm targets Australian coastline.04 Mar 08:14 PM
New Zealand‘First taste of autumn’: Storm approaching Hawke's Bay could bring hail, MetService warnsMetService issued a 12-hour heavy rain watch for Wairoa from 9pm Tuesday.03 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandAutumn bringing wet and thundery weather with itHowever, brighter weather will return by the end of the working week.03 Mar 04:48 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortexTina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSummer's not over yet: 30C coming again for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay is the place to be for the first three days of meteorological autumn.27 Feb 10:22 PM
TalanoaTropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone SeruThe system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.25 Feb 05:21 AM
BusinessNZAS may again cut power use this winterRio Tinto and Meridian have agreed to invoke a power cut deal for this winter. 24 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandMuggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North IslandWhy Rotorua is the poster child for this week's high humidity.17 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandForecast deluges won’t ease North Island’s ‘unusual’ big summer dryDownpours forecast this week unlikely to put dent in North Island's expanding dryness.17 Feb 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Warmest it's been in a while': Hastings to hit 31C as run of hot days beginsIt is unusual that Napier and Hastings have only had one day above 30C this year.16 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandMetService issues heavy rain warnings, torrential downpours forecast for parts of NZAuckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.16 Feb 05:12 AM
WorldCyclone Zelia heads for Australia, port closures and emergency warningsPorts and operations were shut down as emergency warnings were issued.14 Feb 02:34 AM
New Zealand‘Can’t comprehend it': The Pākōwhai pilots'It looked like a tidal wave had come down.'13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRisk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North IslandPeople across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.09 Feb 10:37 PM
New Zealand‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injuryBruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.08 Feb 09:24 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms hit TaupōVideo shows surface flooding affecting roads after Taupō hit by thunderstorms. Video / Sara StanilandWatch07 Feb 06:55 AM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North IslandMetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.07 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandLightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system 'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'04 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandBluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s BaySun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.03 Feb 10:54 PM
World‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips QueenslandThe state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.02 Feb 05:27 PM
New ZealandSummer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi DayFine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldChilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of QueenslandThousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.02 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandSunny skies in store for Waitangi DaySunnier and slightly warmer conditions are predicted.01 Feb 08:40 PM
