New Zealand'It is a moat': Former Exponents frontman's Canterbury home floodedJordan Luck's beloved music room has been hit by floodwaters. 16 Feb 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Significant crop damage': Wind, rain hammers North Island farmsGrowers warn winter root veges and zucchini losses could hit shop supplies soon.16 Feb 08:54 PM
Black CapsNZ Cricket faces player exodus over future of T20 competitionDelays with deciding what direction the game takes could have major consequences.16 Feb 08:00 PM
Herald NOWWellington weather: Colossal wave recorded overnight, thousands still without powerMelissa Nightingale has the latest on the Wellington weather system.Watch16 Feb 07:54 PM
New ZealandWild weather hits Hutt ValleyHutt Council CEO Jo Miller talks about the damage caused by yesterday's weather event.Watch16 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandDownpours drench South Island as heavy rain warnings issued Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.16 Feb 09:26 AM
SportHigh jump world champion Hamish Kerr wins Supreme Halberg AwardThe 29-year-old claimed sportsman of the year, before lifting the big prize. 16 Feb 08:52 AM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa residents coming together during floodsNeighbours are using their own vehicles to evacuate homes cut off by floods.16 Feb 07:10 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Tuesday February 17, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Video / MetServiceWatch16 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandPlanes land in wild wind at Wellington AirportFootage of several planes landing in wild winds at Wellington Airport. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandVancouver Island tourists wait for access through the Waioweka GorgeVancouver Island tourist Pamela Ellis waits in Matawai for access through the Waioweka Gorge following closures caused by severe weather.Watch16 Feb 03:46 AM
WellingtonRoad 'disintegrating' as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburbKamahi St in Stokes Valley has been torn up by ferocious flood waters.16 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandRoads 'disintegrating' in Lower Hutt suburbCracks and holes have shown up in streets around Stokes Valley, with dirty water bubbling up underneath. Video / Billy Paine / SuppliedWatch16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandCouple describe floods at Lower Hutt homeA couple living in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, say the flooding is the worst they've seen. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandFlooding, power cuts and downed trees as wild weather hits Lower North IslandEverything you need to know about today's Orange weather warnings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandContractors clear up trees blocking SH1 near ŌhingaitiNumerous trees have been cleared along SH1, with roadblocks remaining in place as more debris is cleared. Video / Mike ScottWatch15 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandWainui River in HerbertvilleVolunteer firefighter James Brett Harold at the banks of the Wainui River in Herbertville at 2am during the weekend's weather event. Video / James Brett HaroldWatch15 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandSatellite SOS call at 5am in Rangitikei districtEmergency services responded to a satellite SOS call at 5am after motorists became trapped between over a dozen fallen trees outside Hunterville for hours. Video \ suppliedWatch15 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandOrange warning in place as wild weather hammers WellingtonResidents have woken to numerous downed trees, closed roads, and flooding in Wellington. Video / Melissa Nightingale, Billy PaineWatch15 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandMotorists forced to sleep in cars on SH1 as toppled trees block North Island roads The Rangitīkei District is under a state of emergency and red rain warning.15 Feb 08:34 PM
WellingtonTrain tunnel floods during ferocious Wellington weather - pedestrian tells of hairy walk to workThe water reached about eight inches deep at its highest, he said.15 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandPower lines spark amid wild Wellington weatherSevere weather causes power lines to spark in the middle of the night at Foxton Beach. Video \ Emma CollierWatch15 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 16MetService Morning Weather Update: February 16. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandStorm continues to cause damage across the countrySenior multimedia journalist Mike Scott speaks to Ryan Bridge TODAY about recent wild weather.Watch15 Feb 07:13 PM
Herald NOWWeather: Wild weather continues to hammer central New ZealandEmergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell with the latest on the weather hitting the central and lower North Island Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight batteringThe extreme weather warnings issued by MetService will begin to ease during the day.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsensPeople are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.15 Feb 10:27 AM
New ZealandWild weather in Tolaga BayHeavy rain warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, among other regions in the North Island. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch15 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'You were my world': Daughter's tribute to dad lost in floodwatersBrent Knowles died on Friday after his car was trapped in rising floodwaters.14 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandAir NZ warns of flight disruption as wild winds set to lash WellingtonWinds above 50 knots and low cloud could see flights delayed or cancelled.14 Feb 11:29 PM
New ZealandCroft and Jones defend titles on tough Tarawera ultra trackHeavy rain left runners in the 102km race facing slippery slopes.14 Feb 11:13 PM
WellingtonConcerns weather could push raw sewage towards Wellington's shorelineHeavy rain and swell on Sunday and Monday could force more sewage discharges.14 Feb 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s verging on ridiculous': Winemaker stunned by earliest harvest in 45 years'Climate change can not be ignored. The seasons have been getting consistently earlier.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
