New ZealandChristmas Day weather predictions revealedMetService expects rain bands to move in from the southwest during Christmas week.17 Dec 03:00 AM
Black Caps'He's ready': Will Black Caps hand debut to rookie quick in West Indies finale?Will pace or spin take the final spot in the New Zealand XI at Bay Oval? 17 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandHo ho hot: 30C possible in Hawke’s Bay on Christmas DayMetService says Hawke's Bay could be NZ's hottest spot for a festive lunch, literally.17 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 17 DecemberMetService afternoon weather update: 17 December. Video / MetServiceWatch17 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 16 DecemberMetService afternoon weather update: 16 December. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Dec 01:00 AM
Herald NOWMetService weather: 16 DecemberMetService weather: 16 December. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Dec 05:46 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService weather December 15-16MetService weather December 15-16. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Dec 01:41 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 15MetService severe weather December 15. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
Herald NOWMetService Daily Weather: December 15 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 15 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch14 Dec 07:54 PM
New Zealand18-hour deluge: Heavy rain to fall across parts of south, 120km/h destructive gales to batter partsMetService has issued more than half a dozen weather alerts ahead of the incoming storm.14 Dec 03:36 AM
WorldIndonesia floods and landslides kill 1006 as search continues for missingOfficials say 217 people remain missing as search teams battle mud and debris.14 Dec 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Maybe make a back-up plan': Forecasters eye up Christmas weatherRain is on the way next week, but what will the skies look like on Xmas Day?13 Dec 03:02 AM
Black Caps‘When it’s right’: Black Caps coy on Jamieson SOS amid injury crisisThe 30-year-old could come to New Zealand’s aid for next week’s final West Indies test. 12 Dec 05:01 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s twin cities record hottest spring in 135 years - experts warn of ‘new normal’Temperatures in Hawke’s Bay, like most of the country, have been 'well above average'.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend sizzler before heavy rain and wind move in next weekHeavy rain is forecast for the South Island’s West Coast on Monday.12 Dec 06:00 AM
Black CapsDuffy five-for sees Black Caps crush West Indies inside three daysDenied in Christchurch, the hosts sealed a comprehensive win in Wellington. 12 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather outlook with Heather Keats: Noticeably cooler weather for the SouthMetService's Heather Keats gives you the latest weather outlook for the country this weekend.Watch11 Dec 06:59 PM
WorldA wind burst forming over remote ocean may affect global weather in 2026Westerly wind bursts can trigger the beginning of a shift from La Nina to El Nino.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps take day two honours with late West Indies wicketsThe hosts hold a 41-run advantage heading into day three at the Basin Reserve. 11 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandFan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summerTauranga hit a December record high of 31.2C on Sunday, with Rotorua's temp a near-record.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten North Island; hail blasts Dunedin amid red warningTorrential downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding in some towns.11 Dec 03:23 AM
New ZealandMetService Daily Afternoon Weather: December 11 2025MetService Daily Afternoon Weather: December 11 2025.Watch11 Dec 01:21 AM
WorldHeat and fire danger: Aussies brace for 45C days, storms and high windsMultiple states face heatwave warnings as inland highs top 45C this week.09 Dec 05:53 PM
Herald NOWMetService Daily Weather: December 10 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 10 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Dec 05:32 PM
WorldMoisture plume: An atmospheric river is flowing 11,200km over the PacificThe river in the sky is about three times longer than average, bringing rain, snow, winds.08 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
