New ZealandSheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after tree falls on truck in CanterburyThe road is closed with no diversions in place.31 May 09:11 AM
VideoFocus: Lifelong Waikuku resident staying positive amid flood damageLifelong Waikuku resident Andrew Gale takes the Herald through his flooded property where water has breached his garage and sleepout. Video / Kurt BayerWatch31 May 04:26 AM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: Aerial view of flooding in CanterburyAerial view of flooding in Canterbury as days of heavy rain has brought widespread flooding to the Canterbury Region. Video / George HeardWatch31 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandFocus: Record rainfall batters Canterbury for second dayClimate change is why the Canterbury flooding earlier this year was so severe, researchers say. Video / George Heard / Hamish Clark / SuppliedWatch31 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandAshburton residents urged to keep bags packed as river levels dropRiver levels have been falling but it could take two or three more days to drain.31 May 02:59 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown gives flooding updateThe only way north out of Ashburton is by air - 17 roads shut, four bridges damaged and not passable, Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown says.Watch31 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandMetService National weather: June 1st - 2ndMetService National weather: June 1st - 2ndWatch31 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandMetService Christchurch weather: June 1stMetService Christchurch weather: June 1stWatch31 May 01:10 AM
LifestyleWinter hack: You've been lighting fires the wrong way your whole lifeThe following advice could change your life.31 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandFocus: Hundreds evacuated in Canterbury floodingHundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetServiceWatch30 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning for Canterbury: May 30A MetService Red Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain has been maintained in Canterbury, conditions will get worse before they get better. State of emergencies have been declared in the region. Video / MetserviceWatch30 May 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river risesCivil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
LifestyleTen mess-free rainy day activities for children of all agesStuck indoors? Try one of these mess-free, rainy-day activities for children of all ages.29 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Heavy rain sets in across upper South IslandRough weather forecast for many parts of the country.29 May 06:03 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: May 29thMetService severe weather warning: May 29th.Watch29 May 03:41 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warningsEmergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.29 May 02:35 AM
BusinessSnowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifieldsThere were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.29 May 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
VideoMetService National weather: May 28th - 30thMetService National weather: May 28th - 30th. Video / MetServiceWatch28 May 02:14 AM
VideoMetService Auckland weather: May 29thMetService Auckland weather: May 29th. Video / MetServiceWatch28 May 02:13 AM
VideoMetService Wellington weather: May 29thMetService Wellington weather: May 29th. Video / MetServiceWatch28 May 02:11 AM
VideoMetService Christchurch weather: May 29thMetService Christchurch weather: May 29th. Video / MetServiceWatch28 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandMetService National weather: June 28th - 30thMetService National weather: June 28th - 30th.Watch28 May 01:35 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the countryIt will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.28 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandKing tide damage: Car park closed after coastline slammedThe Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club car park is closed today.27 May 08:38 PM
New ZealandStormy weekend: Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the wayWarnings have been issued ahead of a volatile weather cocktail hitting our shores.27 May 07:59 PM
