PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Braunias: Ominous shadow cast on the start of a new yearThe year has kicked off under ominous skies, writes Steve Braunias02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Why the North Island woke to an 'apocalyptic' orange hazeThe 5.5 million sq/km expanse of smoke drifting off Australia has made its way to NZ.02 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmoke haze blankets Bay of Plenty: When will it lift?A orange-tinted haze is hovering over Rotorua and Tauranga this morning.01 Jan 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Auckland's turn to lose the sun': Smoke haze hits North IslandThe upper North Island wakes to a visible reminder of the Aussie bushfire crisis.01 Jan 07:38 PM
New ZealandSouth Islanders smell smoke from Aussie bushfires thousands of kms awaySeveral Cantabrians are reporting smelling smoke this evening from the fires.01 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandHappy New Year! NZ and the world party to welcome 2020Authorities have reported a mostly well behaved night welcoming the New Year.31 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandAussie infernos: Kiwis wake to 'apocalyptic' bush fire hazeResidents wake to yellow haze after smoke from Aussie bush fires drifted across Tasman.31 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandSmoke from Aussie bush fires hits NZ: Hazy skies expected for the next weekThe skies will be hazier than usual on the first week of the new year.31 Dec 07:21 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve weather: Clear skies and a balmy night for revellersThose at some popular holiday spots can welcome in the New Year with clear skies.30 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandYour New Year's weather: Hot and dry as temperatures expected to climbMost of the country can expect a warm and dry start to 2020.29 Dec 06:37 PM
New Zealand'New Zealand-ception': clouds assemble into the shape of AotearoaA familiar shape formed in the skies above Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty.29 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this weekGet beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.29 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandKiwi family hunkers down as Cyclone Sarai lashes FijiSeventy evacuation centres activated with 2538 evacuees.28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandCasualty reported as Sarai lashes FijiOne casualty in Kadavu reported as Tropical Cyclone Sarai lashes the west coast of Fiji.28 Dec 07:33 PM
WorldStrong winds from tropical cyclone Sarai batter tourist resort in FijiStrong winds from tropical cyclone Sarai batter tourist resort in Fiji. Video / Hannah MoloneyWatch28 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandTropical Cyclone Sarai: 'Wind howling and tree debris flying...it's a bit scary'Tropical Cyclone Sarai continues to hammer parts of Fiji early today.28 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandSunny weather to ring in the New YearMost of the main centres look set to ring in 2020 with fine, mild weather.27 Dec 08:08 PM
WorldFiji: tropical cyclone Sarai to intensifyFiji is braced for the full force of tropical cyclone SaraiWatch27 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandDunedin thunderstruck: More than 300 lightning strikesThe strike cut power to the street and firefighters left the scene with power authorities.27 Dec 06:29 AM
WorldTropical cyclone Sarai upgraded to category 2 stormTropical Cyclone Sarai is now a Category two storm as it moves down Fiji's west coast.27 Dec 06:24 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather National: December 27th - 29thMetService Weather National: December 27th - 29thWatch27 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Auckland: December 28thMetService Weather Auckland: December 28thWatch27 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Wellington: December 28thMetService Weather Wellington: December 28thWatch27 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Christchurch: December 28thMetService Weather Christchurch: December 28thWatch27 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandThe 'hot blob' off New Zealand: All you need to knowPatch of water bigger than NZ has temperatures 6C warmer than average. What's going on?26 Dec 09:19 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved KiwisIt'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.26 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandHot 'blob' off New Zealand is growingPatch of water bigger than New Zealand has temperatures six degrees warmer than average.26 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandHappy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's EveIt'll be a sweet start to 2020.25 Dec 09:23 PM
New ZealandThe great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continuesTis the season for endless fronts.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day brings severe weather and thunderstormsInland parts of the upper North Island face heavy rain and thunderstorms today.24 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather forecast: Sunny for some, thunderstorms for othersThe best areas to enjoy Christmas Day.24 Dec 08:45 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather National: December 24th - 26thMetService Weather National: December 24th - 26thWatch24 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Auckland: December 25thMetService Weather Auckland: December 25thWatch24 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Wellington: December 25thMetService Weather Wellington: December 25thWatch24 Dec 02:23 AM
