New ZealandHeavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' loomsHigh waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.18 Jul 11:17 PM
New ZealandWellington blanketed by fog, flights cancelled and delayedIt comes a day after fog caused major travel disruption in Auckland.18 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big shortfall': One family's insurance lesson after severe weather destruction'Don’t just pay your bill and move on,' a previously under-insured farming family says.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Take extra care': Flights cancelled, motorists warned as fog blankets AucklandThere is reduced visibility due to fog affecting much of northern Auckland.18 Jul 05:59 AM
New ZealandWeather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.18 Jul 01:01 AM
New Zealand64 flights disrupted by fog at Auckland AirportAuckland Airport said delays were expected.17 Jul 09:05 PM
TravelWill travel insurance cover flights disrupted by fog?Weather has disrupted dozens of flights on two days this week; what can travellers claim?17 Jul 09:05 PM
Travel newsTravellers stuck on planes as tornadoes head towards Chicago airportTravellers were stuck on the tarmac while their phones received tornado warnings.17 Jul 12:02 AM
New ZealandLikely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoPThe fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".16 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandMore fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rainThe rain is expected to drench the city for most of today.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: 16th - 20th JulyMetService National Weather: 16th - 20th JulyWatch16 Jul 06:52 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on wayWed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.16 Jul 04:51 AM
LiveNew ZealandExtreme fog blankets Auckland, likely to return tomorrowDozens of domestic flights have been affected.15 Jul 06:26 PM
New Zealand‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland stormsHeavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.15 Jul 04:19 AM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across northHeavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.15 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandTrump gunman named & new beat cops hit the street | Focus Morning Bulletin July 15, 2024Thomas Matthew Crooks named as Trump gunman, more cops hit the CBD beat and severe weather warning for upper North Island.Watch14 Jul 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecastPeople across the upper North Island are being told to brace for severe weather.14 Jul 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Unsettled': Showery spells set for Hawke's Bay this weekThere will be some dry spells and normal winter temperatures.13 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandWall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidaysSevere weather tipped for top of north about Monday and Tuesday, showers into the week.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClear sky at Eden Park as ABs try to hold on to history; rain forecast for next weekA heavy rain watch has been issued, with 15 hours of rain to hit the top of the country.13 Jul 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Messy week ahead': Rain and wind forecast for second week of school holidaysCrisp sunny mornings and blue sky days to end.12 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandFog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morningPolice are urging motorists to take things carefully.11 Jul 09:04 PM
New ZealandMonster high pressure system sets new national recordA sprawling high that’s delivered sparkling blue days just set a new pressure record.11 Jul 04:39 AM
New ZealandUnder pressure: Record-breaking high bringing blue skies, freezing nightsA giant high over NZ may be about to set new all-time record for atmospheric pressure.10 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandWeather: Enjoy the sun while it lasts, but what's coming next week?Clear skies, a lack of wind, and chilly mornings forecasted this week.09 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frostFrosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.09 Jul 01:54 AM
New ZealandChristchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummetsPower company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'08 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Chilly nights bringing frosts across the country despite sunny spellsFollowing a chilly winter week, sunny spells are expected for most of the country.07 Jul 01:57 AM
New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandChill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zeroTemps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.04 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandMore frosty nights and some scattered showers this weekend for Hawke's BayJack Frost is still making his way around Hawke's Bay this winter.04 Jul 04:00 AM