New ZealandPolar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motuMetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.18 Aug 08:58 AM
New ZealandPolar blast chills New Zealand – rain, wind and snow expectedSnow could fall as low as 500 metres in some parts of the South Island.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRain, snow and wind to blast the countryHeavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.17 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CVCouple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekendMetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.16 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandNew record on the cards as warm weather approachesWarm air could see Hawke's Bay break a 1973 weather record on Sunday.16 Aug 02:28 AM
New ZealandShowers hitting Whanganui this weekend'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'15 Aug 11:09 PM
New ZealandMetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of AugustMetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / MetserviceWatch15 Aug 05:59 AM
New ZealandWinter isn't over yet: Wet and windy weekend ahead for much of the countryHeavy rain, blustery winds are to hit the North Island; possible snowfall in South Island.15 Aug 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Polar blast': Forecasters say chilly temperatures, snow possible next week'Winter is very much still around.'14 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandWarmer temperatures on the way, sunny spells give taste of springWarmer temperatures are ahead — but forecasters are warning people not to get complacent.12 Aug 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandShowery start but sunshine coming for Whanganui'Up until Friday it should be nice.'12 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandIs puffer jacket season over? Aussie air mass bringing first signs of springAugust temperatures have been well below average but hope is on the way.09 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandBright spots with southerly winds for Whanganui'It’s not such a nice end to the week.'09 Aug 12:24 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passesThe rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.08 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandFog cancels 50-plus domestic flights, delays others at Auckland AirportFrosty, sub-zero mornings and rain are in store for much of NZ over coming days.06 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of AugustMetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of August. Video / MetserviceWatch06 Aug 07:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperaturesThe coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.05 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandWeather: Cold temperatures and rain on the waySingle digits can be expected for much of the country this week.05 Aug 04:15 AM
New Zealand41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslipsAuckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.02 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandMetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of AugustMetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August. Video / MetserviceWatch02 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandTouch of frost with sunshine for weekendMetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.02 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Freezing': Kiwis wake to sub-zero temperatures, 57hrs of rain for NorthlandTemperatures are colder than usual this morning and likely to stay that way this weekend.01 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandLong-range forecast: La Nina looms beyond freezing start to AugustNiwa gives two in three chances of this decade’s fourth La Nina forming over spring.01 Aug 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The weird polar heatwave putting extra chill in NZ’s winterWhat’s going on down at the South Pole?31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of AugustMetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of August: 31st of July - 3rd of August. Video / MetserviceWatch30 Jul 09:33 PM
New Zealand'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in SouthMetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.30 Jul 07:37 PM
New ZealandFerries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging galesDamage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.29 Jul 07:35 PM
New ZealandFresh warnings, watches issued as heavy rain, wind and snow hit countryPeople are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.29 Jul 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Wintery feel': Cold snap set to hit Hawke's Bay after balmy weekendHigher-than-average temperatures turn to rain for most of the rest of the working week.29 Jul 12:19 AM
EnvironmentPirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumpsThe items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.28 Jul 09:45 PM
New Zealand33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South IslandA complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.28 Jul 03:48 AM
