New ZealandState of emergency in Dunedin and retail spending down | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2024Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George HeardWatch03 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandSouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
New Zealand'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warningIt is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.03 Oct 07:21 AM
LiveNew Zealand‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Super dumb': Kayakers take on roaring Dunedin Water of Leith riversOne person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.03 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandDunedin kayakers braves rising waters of Leith RiverAdventurous Dunedin kayakers have taken to the rising water of the Leith River as the region prepares for a heavy dump of rain. Video / Jared GreenwoodWatch03 Oct 06:28 AM
New ZealandSevere flooding in DunedinThe highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 OctoberMetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 OctoberWatch02 Oct 10:58 PM
New ZealandAuroras in Auckland incoming? Unusually intense solar flare blasted from the SunAstro-photographers could soon be in for another treat: Nasa records a major solar flare.02 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h galesMetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.02 Oct 04:17 AM
New Zealand33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rdMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rd. Video / MetserviceWatch01 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandWarning to boaties as bad weather approachesAlerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.01 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldHurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hitRescue efforts continue as 2.5 million are without power and 37 killed in North Carolina.30 Sep 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warningsMonth's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.29 Sep 11:04 PM
Travel newsTravelling over the school holidays? Here’s what you need to knowNZTA warns drivers to take care, with lots of people being on the road in the holidays.29 Sep 08:22 AM
New ZealandSunny start across country to holiday week but rain, snow snap loomsMake the most of the fine weather ahead of the next stormy spell to hit midweek.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFine start to daylight saving and school holidaysMetService forecasts a warm start to the school holidays in Hawke’s Bay with clear skies.27 Sep 03:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Every home needs a disaster response plan – Auckland Council bossOPINION: Many Aucklanders are still recovering from those events. Some never will.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.26 Sep 03:34 AM
PoliticsGovt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetServiceMinister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.26 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandSpring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZMultiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.25 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26thMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26thWatch24 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regionsMetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.23 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September - Tuesday 24th SeptemberMetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd SeptemberWatch23 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandWind, rain and snow: More messy spring weather to hit NZ this weekRainy fronts are set to sweep over NZ this week, with gale-strength winds possible.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outagesFrom 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.22 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22ndMetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetServiceWatch20 Sep 08:38 PM
New ZealandWesterly rain bands hitting but more respite expected from freezing temperaturesAuckland expects a fine weekend and most of NZ enjoys dry skies during sunlight hours.20 Sep 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldExtreme rainfall kills thousands as floods wreak havoc across four continentsNew York Times: Scientist warns "extreme events are getting stronger everywhere".18 Sep 10:21 PM
New ZealandNZ to get hotter, faster than previously expected - NiwaNew Zealand could be 3C warmer by the end of the century.18 Sep 08:25 PM
New ZealandElectricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come todayAn unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.17 Sep 05:00 PM
