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
New Zealand'Begged': Authorities not acting fast enough in flood-prone areas, owners sayOne desperate owner stood by himself in the dark trying to stop a creek from flooding. 19 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I was trapped': Man's harrowing escape from floodwatersHe thought it was a small puddle. Then his engine died.19 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstormsHouses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.19 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone TamAuckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 10:16 PM
New ZealandHeavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News UpdateHeavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.Watch18 Apr 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Biblical storm': 750 lightning strikes hit Auckland 'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many.18 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandCyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning stormA Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Apr 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoersDozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shedA teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMassive lightning and thunder storm rocks Auckland regionContinued heavy rainfall is expected overnight and may lead to localised flash flooding.18 Apr 01:14 PM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rdMetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandPaeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnightIn a social media post today, the company said seven vehicles were probably written off as a result of last night's flooding. Video / Paeroa TowingWatch18 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandEaster weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphicHair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWAWatch18 Apr 02:58 AM
New Zealand‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam frightGirl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.18 Apr 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.17 Apr 09:09 PM
New Zealand4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up beginsBay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBDStrong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Apr 10:21 AM
New ZealandCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs treesAbout 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.17 Apr 07:11 AM
RacingWeather causes Alexandra Park postponement tonightTonight's harness racing meeting has been postponed because of the weather.17 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandEaster holiday travel disrupted by ex-cyclone TamNew Zealanders are beginning to take to the road as the long Easter weekend kicks off.17 Apr 04:37 AM
