New ZealandHolidaymakers rescued by mud-covered fire chief after night of landslidesCouple thought their mini break would be 'wonderful' ... until things turned 'wild'.19 Jul 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'No one is safe': Extreme weather batters the wealthy worldNew York Times: World is unprepared for intensifying consequences of climate change.19 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWestport homeowners return to waterlogged, contaminated homesWestport couple Derek and Joan Roberts return to their flood ravaged home today.19 Jul 03:51 AM
VideoMetService Christchurch weather: July 20thMetService Christchurch weather: July 20thWatch19 Jul 01:42 AM
VideoMetService Wellington weather: July 20thMetService Wellington weather: July 20thWatch19 Jul 01:42 AM
VideoMetService Auckland weather: July 20thMetService Auckland weather: July 20thWatch19 Jul 01:41 AM
New ZealandWild weather brings slip, power cut and surface floodingMore than 98mm of rain fell in the Whanganui River headwaters over the weekend18 Jul 10:00 PM
World'Surreal, ghostly': Merkel visits flood-struck townsChancellor says the German language barely has words to describe the devastation.18 Jul 06:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Govt to provide relief fund for flood-affected regionsExtensive clean-up ahead, say ministers after viewing damage.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Extent of flooding revealed in aerial photos of stricken WestportWestport mayor speaks about flooding as extent of damage becomes clear.18 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandLive: Lifeline restored - SH1 reopening but residents face devastating scenes at homeThe big clean-up is under way in the flood-ravaged South Island.17 Jul 11:38 PM
WorldSpitting embers: Terrifying 'fire clouds' form 10km into the air above US wildfireFire crews evacuate as one collapses, and sparks fall from the sky in dangerous winds.17 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandWestport woman's tears as 'whole life' destroyed by floodThe Herald returns home with a Westport resident to survey the flood damage to her home.17 Jul 09:26 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Some flood workers do not know what kind of house they will return toFirst responders who lost their homes in the Westport flood are still helping others.17 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'It started seeping up through the floorboards'Westport evacuees abandoned their homes as they filled with water in the floods.17 Jul 07:38 PM
New ZealandHeroic horse rescue: Heathcliffe pulled from flooded streamFirst on scene pull Heathcliffe the horse's head above floodwaters in last minute rescue.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather grounds and delays flights to regional citiesFamilies getting away for the school holidays face delays into Sunday.17 Jul 02:32 AM
New ZealandFlooding in Wellington, 60 calls to emergency services in half an hourThe strong winds were expected to continue through the rest of the day.17 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rescue helicopter plucks traveller from roof of swamped campervanA helicopter descends to within 1m-2m of a fast-running river to save stranded travellers.17 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandTwo campervans hit by winds on Napier-Taupo highway, rider blown off bikeSH5 users called conditions on the road a "weather-bomb".16 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Army called in as residents told to evacuate Coast homes; strong winds, rain further northThe Buller river is running at a 50-year flood level.16 Jul 04:48 PM
New ZealandWest Coast rivers running high after torrential rain17 July 2021 Flood risk in the Buller and Inangahua Rivers has triggered warnings for people to evacuate to higher land. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Jul 09:45 AM
New ZealandTree down on Lambton Quay as wild weather hits capitalA severe wind warning has been issued as winds are expected to gust up to 140km/h.16 Jul 02:23 AM
VideoMetService Auckland weather: July 17thMetService Auckland weather: July 17th. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Jul 01:59 AM
VideoMetService Christchurch weather: July 17thMetService Christchurch weather: July 17th. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Jul 01:59 AM
VideoMetService Wellington weather: July 17thMetService Wellington weather: July 17th. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Jul 01:58 AM
New ZealandWeather alert: State of emergency declared in Buller, strong winds buffet North IslandRain has started lashing the south while wind is ramping up across the north.16 Jul 01:46 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: 16th JulyMetService severe weather warning: 16th July.Watch16 Jul 12:44 AM
New ZealandMetService red warning weather: 16th JulyMetService red warning weather: 16th July.Watch16 Jul 12:41 AM
New ZealandDangerous coastal conditions: Giant wave warning for western New ZealandMonster waves are set to pummel the country's coastline and cause dangerous conditions.16 Jul 12:13 AM
WorldGerman floods kill at least 19 people and dozens missingHeavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging torrents, sweeping away cars.15 Jul 09:20 AM
New ZealandWhen it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New ZealandSlips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.15 Jul 08:21 AM
VideoMetService National weather: July 15th - 17thMetService National weather: July 15th - 17th. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Jul 02:52 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: 16th JulySevere Weather surges over the country to end this week, and Severe Weather Warnings for both wind and rain cover much of New Zealand. Video / MetserviceWatch15 Jul 12:09 AM