New Zealand'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGoulburn River National Park bushfire burns 9000ha in NSW scorcherMore than 50 fires were burning across New South Wales on Saturday afternoon.06 Dec 07:32 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts in the north as heavy rain set to lash South IslandMetService has issued heat alerts for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty.05 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 5-8MetService severe weather December 5-8. Video / MetServiceWatch05 Dec 04:18 AM
New Zealand'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandYour weekend weather: What’s comingMetService’s Heather Keats with the weekend forecast you need.Watch04 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandMetService weather: December 4-5MetService weather: December 4-5. Video / MetServiceWatch04 Dec 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
New ZealandCaravan hurled over car as tornado leaves trail of damage at campgroundA shed housing live electrical switchboards was destroyed by the tornado.03 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandNorth Island under severe weather warningA severe thunderstorm watch is in force for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Video / NZ Herald, SuppliedWatch03 Dec 01:08 AM
AucklandMotorists told to brace for 'significant' delays across Akld motorways and roads as Ikea opensQueues of over 40 minutes are expected just to exit SH1 at Mt Wellington.03 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 3MetService severe weather December 3. Video / MetServiceWatch03 Dec 12:33 AM
New ZealandSummer of 'two personalities' ahead – sweltering heat and torrential rainForecasters expect a hot, drier-than-normal start to summer for most regions.02 Dec 07:00 AM
AucklandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted but more wild weather on the wayAuckland could see marble-sized hail, small tornadoes and heavy rain tomorrow.02 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: December 2 2025MetService Severe Weather: December 2 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch01 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandHello summer: Downpours, thunder and hail for BoP An orange heavy rain warning runs 22 hours from 2am Wednesday.01 Dec 11:08 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 2 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm and wild: Humid North Island faces heavy rain, storms and strong windsGisborne and Hastings could hit 29C and 31C in a brief, early-summer burst of heat.01 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandMetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025MetService Midday Weather Update: December 1, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch30 Nov 11:12 PM
New ZealandSecond rain band to lash Auckland overnight, possible thunderstormsEarlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.30 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandWavy Asperitas 'tornado clouds' seen across NZ skiesThe clouds with a 'wild swell look' are due to thunderstorm and wet weather activity. 30 Nov 05:10 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather loomsA second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.30 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Onehunga, AucklandHeavy rain has hit Auckland amid thunderstorm warnings on November 30, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 04:26 AM
WorldSri Lanka floods and landslides: Death toll hits 153 after Cyclone Ditwah More than 20,000 homes have been destroyed, displacing 108,000 people.29 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandSanta's on his way – and so is the rainWeather warnings and watches are in place for various areas tomorrow, Auckland parade day.29 Nov 03:28 AM
LifestyleHow to beat the humidity: 10 tips to stay cool and sleep better this weekendIn muggy weather, getting a good night’s rest can seem like a daunting task. 27 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandSoggy Auckland Santa parade in store as thunderstorms rumble over north todayThe good news is that everywhere should see a fine Saturday. 27 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandYour weekend weather outlook with Heather KeatsMetService’s Heather Keats on what to expect across the country. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:48 PM
AucklandAuckland swelters through record-hot November day as humidity soarsMetService warns the sticky heat may linger until Tuesday.27 Nov 04:23 AM
New ZealandHastings hits hottest November temperature in 60 years as Hawke's Bay sweltersIt's the second month in a row that Hastings has hit a long-standing temperature record.27 Nov 02:16 AM
WorldResidents cut off as floods swamp southern ThailandAn aircraft carrier and helicopters are rescuing stranded residents.26 Nov 08:07 PM
