New ZealandClear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to townTemperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLogs flow again over the Eastland Port wharfEastland Port open for business again over the weekend after stormy weather.22 Dec 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New ZealandTemperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakersBoxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.21 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandLightning strike: Thousands without power in the North Island, outages hit South IslandThe outages are possibly due to lightning strikes.21 Dec 04:31 AM
New ZealandThundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take careMotorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.21 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandVanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News UpdateMalaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.Watch20 Dec 07:14 PM
EnvironmentMetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21stMetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetServiceWatch20 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpoursMotorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas DayAn orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.19 Dec 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to XmasHeavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer trafficMangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.19 Dec 02:58 AM
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
