New ZealandTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
WorldDeath toll from Indonesian landslide rises to 11Heavy rain triggered the landslide that buried homes in three villages.15 Nov 08:31 PM
Racing'Dresses kissed the dirt': NZ Cup punters in frocks and finery drenched amid 'huge' hailRacegoers could be seen slipping and falling on the ground, which was blanketed by hail.15 Nov 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm warning for Canterbury as hail hits ChristchurchMetService has announced a new thunderstorm warning for the Christchurch and Selwyn area. Video / SuppliedWatch15 Nov 01:39 AM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Significant' lake weed dump could mean 10-day clean-up, $50k billBay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council are leading the clean-up.14 Nov 02:30 AM
AucklandWaterspout spotted off West Auckland coast amid stormy weatherRobert Waddell said the swirling spout of water rose about 400m above Muriwai Beach.14 Nov 12:10 AM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: November 14, 2025Herald NOW Weather: November 14, 2025Watch13 Nov 06:45 PM
New ZealandWeekend weather outlook with MetServiceMetService meteorologist John Law breaks down what to expect as changeable conditions roll across the country.Watch13 Nov 06:10 PM
New ZealandRain, wind and thunder to close out week before sunshine returnsThunderstorms and possible hail could hit Auckland, Northland and Waikato.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandWild winds bring trees down in Bay of PlentyThis tree was blown down on Kowhai St in Rotorua overnight.Watch12 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandWild night: Trees down, roofs lifted as winds batter Bay of PlentyMost emergencies between 6pm-8am involved trees brought down by strong winds.12 Nov 08:28 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: November 13, 2025Herald NOW Weather: November 13, 2025Watch12 Nov 06:34 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recordedLevel 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.12 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: Heavy rain, strong winds expected for BoP MetService warns the Bay of Plenty could see up to 100mm of rain by Thursday.11 Nov 11:30 PM
WorldDemand for air con set to triple by 2050, UN warnsThe most rapid growth in cooling demand is projected to be in Africa and South Asia.11 Nov 07:38 PM
WorldTyphoon Fung-wong kills 25 as rescuers dig through devastationA 10-year-old boy was killed when a slope collapsed in Nueva Vizcaya.11 Nov 07:08 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk as wild weather set to drench upper North IslandHeavy rain watches are in place from Northland to Gisborne on Wednesday.11 Nov 04:00 AM
LiveNew ZealandLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: November 11, 2025Herald NOW Weather: November 11, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch10 Nov 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'10 Nov 05:55 PM
WorldFive dead, 1m displaced as Typhoon Fung-wong batters PhilippinesMore than 1.4 million people were forced to flee their homes nationwide.10 Nov 05:37 PM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather: November 10, 2025Herald NOW Weather: November 10, 2025Watch09 Nov 06:26 PM
WorldAt least two dead as Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits PhilippinesThe super storm spans nearly the entire Philippines.09 Nov 05:10 PM
WorldSix dead, hundreds hurt after powerful tornado hits Rio Bonito do IguacuWinds of up to 250km/h tore through Rio Bonito do Iguacu on Friday night.09 Nov 05:47 AM
WorldSuper typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines with fierce winds, heavy rainWinds near Fung-wong's centre are reaching 185km/h with gusts up to 230km/h.09 Nov 04:25 AM
WorldFarmers’ Almanac to publish final edition after more than 200 yearsThe 2026 edition will mark the end of a 208-year publishing run.09 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch continues across upper North IslandMetService says rainfall could cause flash flooding and hazardous driving.09 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm watch: Downpours and hail possible for Auckland, NorthlandMetService warns risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas. 07 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandSunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekendAuckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.07 Nov 04:00 PM
