New ZealandNine Dunedin homes red-stickered as heavy rain cleanup continuesA State of Emergency was declared for Dunedin on Thursday night amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Video / TVNZWatch05 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandDunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damageFlooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.05 Oct 02:46 AM
LifestyleDad treks for 5 hours on flooded roads to get to daughter’s wedding‘I just kept putting one foot in front of the other,’ says David Jones.05 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandOtago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garageDevastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandOtago flooding: How to clean your home after a delugeHundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water-damaged homes.04 Oct 09:29 PM
New ZealandMayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from DunedinMayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.Watch04 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandDunedin flood payments: How much you can get - and what it will coverPayments are available to anyone affected by flooding in the Dunedin City Council area.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary night': Dunedin residents say flood like nothing they've seen before'Devastating' and 'chaotic' are how people are describing the situation today.04 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declaredMetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.04 Oct 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Wettest day in a century': How does Dunedin match up with other weather events?Dunedin's 'wettest day in a century' – but how does it compare with other flooding events?04 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveNew ZealandDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandEvacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'03 Oct 07:59 PM
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
