New ZealandReduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to strong winds.Auckland commuters are being warned of potential speed restrictions and closures on the Auckland Harbour Bridge when severe weather strikes during rush hour. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Apr 05:54 PM
New ZealandFrom drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communitiesApril's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst yet to come': Homes flooded, roads closed as wild weather strikesAuckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commuteAuckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible. 30 Apr 06:52 AM
New ZealandSevere weather on the way for New ZealandMetService head of weather news Heather Keats updates as the country braces for severe weather, including high winds and snow. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron Pitney, MetServiceWatch30 Apr 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ fogcaster start-up signs deal with British Airways subsidiaryA Kiwi inks a new deal as she aims to cut hassles fog inflicts on passengers and pilots.30 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3. Video / MetServiceWatch30 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms for BoP, warnings after rockfallThunderstorms are possible this morning, with heavy rain expected.29 Apr 11:45 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and stormsFerry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – againSH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.29 Apr 06:34 AM
New ZealandSevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZMetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.28 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCourt orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslideBuyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetServiceWatch28 Apr 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to comeA slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.27 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Dust devil' mini tornado captured on camera at Auckland parkThe strange event was caught on camera and posted to TikTok. 25 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for Northland as stormy weekend loomsThunderstorms are possible in Northland, with rain spreading south today.25 Apr 07:28 PM
RacingThe long-anticipated return of racing to Awapuni ended in disappointmentAwapuni's comeback meeting lasts just one race after a horse slipped.25 Apr 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weatherWarm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls. 24 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie ButlerThe 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.24 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far NorthMore than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.23 Apr 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphinsThree dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī RangePolice urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.21 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandMeteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidaysThis week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.21 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandWeather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issuedA severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island. 21 Apr 12:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fixOPINION: Natural hazards can wreak havoc on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freight system. 20 Apr 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still neededCyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.20 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for inland Hawke's BayRain rates expected between 25 to 40mm an hour, with hail and lightning.20 Apr 09:42 PM
OpinionAuckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely wellOPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.20 Apr 06:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Horse wins race he was scratched fromThe Easter theme rang true at Alexandra Park's rescheduled meeting.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Civil Defence Centre closed, 27 people displaced todayThe thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by 'torrential rain'.19 Apr 06:11 AM
New ZealandVector restores power to majority of 20,000 homes which lost electricityAt its peak, about 20,000 Auckland homes were without electricity.19 Apr 03:55 AM
