New ZealandMore rain forecast for northern Hawke's BayOver 150mm of rain has come at a good time, as long as it doesn't flood.18 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain hits Wairoa again, flooding seen as drains struggle to copeMore thann 100mm has fallen around Wairoa in 24 hours.17 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
World'Uncharted territory': Heat surge puzzles scientistsRecord-breaking heat in 2023 and 2024 puzzles scientists, defying climate predictions.16 Dec 07:10 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so farLong-range forecasts suggest murky weather for Xmas: but don't cancel BBQ plans just yet.15 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for Wairoa as prolonged period of dry set to break in Hawke's BayHawke’s Bay to face a wet week; Wairoa district likely to receive the most rain.15 Dec 10:59 PM
World ‘Apocalyptic scenes’: Hundreds feared dead as cyclone devastates French islandRescue teams struggle as Cyclone Chido damages airports, power and hospitals in Mayotte.15 Dec 08:26 PM
New Zealand‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidityAbnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.15 Dec 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
WorldTrump calls for end of daylight savingsUS President-elect says daylight savings are 'inconvenient and very costly'.14 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandMercury hits thirsty 30s again in Hawke’s BayIt was a warm welcome for one of the bigger cruise-liner visits of the summer.13 Dec 03:31 AM
EnvironmentMetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16thMetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetServiceWatch13 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watchThere is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperaturesAkl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend. 11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMuggy days and nights ahead as humid weather system nears NZMuch of the North Island is in for a sticky end to the week, while Hastings could hit 30C.10 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight out of Auckland struck by lightning during last night's stormThe plane was hit by lightning 20 minutes after takeoff and returned to NZ.09 Dec 05:47 PM
New Zealand'Loudest thunder I’ve ever heard': Thunderstorms rattle Auckland, shake homes, alarm residentsPowerful booms have been heard from the west to the south.09 Dec 08:27 AM
New Zealand'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-upsTemperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.08 Dec 05:27 AM
New ZealandNorthland and other regions at high risk for wildfiresHigh fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.08 Dec 01:55 AM
WorldOne dead, thousand without power as Storm Darragh batters UKRare red alert for high winds issued for parts of Wales, southwest England.07 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandLarge Canterbury fire expected to be contained SaturdayThe fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.07 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandNZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across countryUV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.06 Dec 05:37 PM
New Zealand'Weekend of two halves': 140km/h gales to batter central NZ, south braces for wind and rainTemperatures are set to return to normal after a week of hot, muggy nights.05 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandNapier pushes 34C in early-summer sizzlerTemperatures came on a day with a strong wind watch in place for all of Hawke’s Bay.05 Dec 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFogbusters: Aerospace start-up Pyper Vision and founder Emily Blythe's radical journeyA Christchurch-based start-up is developing a deep learning model to better predict fog.04 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandSummer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30CMetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.04 Dec 12:18 AM
LifestyleHow to cool your house down without turning on the heat pumpKeeping the aircon on full blast might feel tempting but your bank account will suffer.03 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandNiwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summerHorowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.03 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandSix days without power: Plans for extreme solar storm hitting NZ revealedSpace weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.03 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandMercury rising: Bay faces 28C daysThe outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.03 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandSleepless nights ahead? New Zealand bracing for hotter, drier summerTemperatures are expected to soar into the 30s in some parts in the coming week. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVulnerable people at risk as summer temperatures soar into the 30sMetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.03 Dec 05:51 AM
New ZealandHeatwave: The race for top temperature in Hawke's Bay - and NZTemperatures in Hawke's Bay's twin cities forecast for 30C-plus.03 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandSunny start to summer: Northland set for pleasant weatherNorthland to enjoy warm weather in the high 20s, mostly sunny until Friday.01 Dec 11:00 PM
