New ZealandWesterly rain bands hitting but more respite expected from freezing temperaturesAuckland expects a fine weekend and most of NZ enjoys dry skies during sunlight hours.20 Sep 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldExtreme rainfall kills thousands as floods wreak havoc across four continentsNew York Times: Scientist warns "extreme events are getting stronger everywhere".18 Sep 10:21 PM
New ZealandNZ to get hotter, faster than previously expected - NiwaNew Zealand could be 3C warmer by the end of the century.18 Sep 08:25 PM
New ZealandElectricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come todayAn unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into planePowerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.17 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of NorthlandThe MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland17 Sep 04:13 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 17th SeptemberMetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 17th September Video / MetServiceWatch17 Sep 03:07 AM
TravelViral video shows Venice tourists stuck in knee-deep waterPeople are shown calmly wading through knee-deep water in gumboots.16 Sep 08:41 PM
New ZealandBreanna Muriwai search and chilly blast hits NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin September 17, 2024Police search property in hunt for Breanna Muriwai's remains, wild weather hits parts of the country and suspect in Trump assassination attempt appears in court.Watch16 Sep 07:53 PM
New ZealandAucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in ChchA major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.16 Sep 05:19 PM
New Zealand'Be ready': Heavy rain lashes Auckland, more thunderstorms incomingA wintry blast will envelop most regions.16 Sep 07:57 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of SeptemberMetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September. Video / MetserviceWatch16 Sep 03:49 AM
America's Cup'That's weather, right?' Ex-Cup sailor on conditions and reliability of forecastingJon Bilger spent 10 years managing the weather department with Alinghi.15 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'14 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandNorth Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dumpWaitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th SeptemberMetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September.Watch13 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandPower outages, road and school closures as snow causes havocHeavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.12 Sep 09:14 PM
New ZealandSnow hits the South IslandParts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George HeardWatch12 Sep 08:46 PM
New Zealand‘Fair bit of snow’ building in parts of South IslandAnd as for snow in Auckland next week? Unlikely.12 Sep 07:46 PM
New ZealandSouth Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow loomsWith lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.12 Sep 04:22 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th SeptemberMetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Sep 04:01 AM
New ZealandCouncil's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - reviewThere was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.12 Sep 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Please don't ever let it happen again': Wairoa residents beg council to act on flood reviewInquiry reveals regional council ignored residents and lacked a river bar management plan.11 Sep 09:12 PM
New ZealandFar North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installedThe programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surgeWeather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11thMetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th Video / MetServiceWatch11 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandWairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residentsThe review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.10 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldWatch: Typhoon causes bridge collapse in Vietnam, death toll risesA bus carrying 20 people was swept into a flooded stream.09 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, heavy rain, isolated small tornadoes: NZ faces weather lashingParts of the South Island may experience snow down to 900m.09 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTyphoon Yagi: At least 24 dead, hundreds injured in VietnamThe typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.09 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandChance of 'squally thunderstorms' in WhanganuiMetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.09 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandSevere winds, thunderstorms and hail possible for parts of NZ tomorrowA typical messy start to spring, with more blustery westerlies in store for the week.08 Sep 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North IslandForecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.06 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding submerged after significant storm lashes Milford SoundThe dramatic photo only starts to show the extent of the damage.06 Sep 01:04 AM
