New ZealandKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldRecord-breaking heat wave grips western USFour desert sites on the California-Arizona border hit a March record of 44.4C.21 Mar 04:38 AM
World4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure'Torrential rain has pushed reservoir levels to dangerous heights, officials say.21 Mar 03:23 AM
World'Severe tropical cyclone': Narelle forecast to intensify before Top End landfallWinds near the centre are already reaching 95km/h, with 130km/h gusts.20 Mar 10:32 PM
Black CapsLatham, bowlers power Black Caps to victory over South Africa for T20 series leadFrom 1-0 down, New Zealand have clawed their way back with two games to play. 20 Mar 09:23 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: March 20MetService afternoon weather update: March 20. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandWet windy shift: Tropical low threatens to shake up settled weatherA tropical low arriving midweek could flip calm skies to wind and rain.20 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 20MetService morning weather update: March 20.Watch19 Mar 05:09 PM
WorldFar North Queensland braces for 'very destructive' cyclone as window to prepare rapidly closesRainfall could reach 400mm in six hours, triggering dangerous flash flooding.19 Mar 03:02 AM
WorldPassenger killed as cable car plunges down Swiss mountainsideThe gondola detached on the Hitlis Express route near the Trubsee station.18 Mar 07:10 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 19, 2026MetService morning weather update: March 19, 2026.Watch18 Mar 06:33 PM
New ZealandMetService evening weather update: March 18MetService evening weather update: March 18. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Mar 05:06 AM
WorldFive dead in Mexico oil-refinery firePemex refineries have suffered multiple fatal accidents in recent years.17 Mar 11:30 PM
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New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 17MetService morning weather update: March 17.Watch16 Mar 06:27 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 16MetService morning weather update: March 16. Video / MetServiceWatch15 Mar 05:25 PM
Formula 1Lawson finishes in the points at Chinese Grand PrixAll the action as Liam Lawson finished seventh in China. 15 Mar 08:39 AM
Formula 1Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in ShanghaiAfter points in the sprint race, the Kiwi was 0.413s short of a top 10 grand prix start. 14 Mar 08:03 AM
Formula 1F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter All the action from the Shanghai International Circuit. 14 Mar 08:00 AM
SportWatch: Manu Champs light up the Viaduct, new splash kings and queens are crownedCelebrity competitors like JManGo, Piri Weepu and Peter Gordon thrilled fans.14 Mar 07:41 AM
WorldTropical low and monsoon rains trigger major floods across northern AustraliaParts of Queensland logged record three-day rain totals and at least two deaths.14 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandGreens warn of 'perfect storm' as Cook Strait ferry failures hit travellers, freightReplacement ferries are not expected to arrive on the Cook Strait until 2029.14 Mar 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Much cooler and fresher': Cold front flushes humid air for better sleepRain is forecast for most of the North Island today with a fresh southwest wind to follow.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Formula 1Lawson qualifies 13th for China sprint race, but power woes continueThe Kiwi was 0.094s away from starting inside the top 10. 13 Mar 08:16 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather update: March 13, 2026MetService severe weather update: Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast.Watch13 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: March 13, 2026MetService afternoon weather update: A wetter end to Friday, drier tomorrow.Watch13 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandHumid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.12 Mar 07:06 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 13MetService morning weather update: March 13. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Mar 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack Caps'The right answer for our game': Why NZ Cricket cannot waste NZ20 chanceAs players' boss Heath Mills departs, NZ's T20 future hangs in the balance.12 Mar 05:31 PM
Formula 1Lawson back at scene of his darkest day as Racing Bulls solve Kiwi’s woesThe Kiwi returns to China, one year after it proved to be his final race with Red Bull. 12 Mar 04:31 PM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather update: March 12MetService severe weather update: Heavy rain watches and risk of thunderstorms. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Mar 10:25 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService morning weather update: March 12MetService morning weather update: March 12. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Mar 05:28 PM
