New ZealandSpring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZMultiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.25 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26thMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26thWatch24 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regionsMetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.23 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September - Tuesday 24th SeptemberMetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd SeptemberWatch23 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandWind, rain and snow: More messy spring weather to hit NZ this weekRainy fronts are set to sweep over NZ this week, with gale-strength winds possible.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outagesFrom 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.22 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22ndMetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetServiceWatch20 Sep 08:38 PM
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
