World'Not our first hurricane': Jamaicans prepare to ride out deadly MelissaThe Category five storm is packing winds of up to 280km/h as it nears Jamaica.28 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandSnow in Christchurch, CanterburySnow falls in Rolleston and Halswell. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Oct 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandSerious crash near Queenstown: Patient airlifted to hospitalThe road near Ben Lomond remains blocked as contractors work to clear it.27 Oct 04:39 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's not just a Pōrangahau issue': With wildfires out, attention turns to preventionFirefighters aren't expecting flare-ups now, despite a strong wind watch.27 Oct 12:33 AM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 PM
WorldHurricane Melissa strengthens to category 4 as Jamaica braces for impactAt least four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic blamed on the storm.26 Oct 07:20 PM
Wellington'Significant storm': Severe weather watches upgraded to warningsThe National Crisis Management Centre has been called into the Beehive to prepare.26 Oct 12:14 AM
WorldHurricane Melissa forecast to intensify before Jamaica landfallMelissa could dump up to 1000mm of rain and trigger catastrophic floods.25 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'There's a tree on the house': Community rallies to help elderly amputee in storm“All sorted, that didn’t even take an hour” - neighbourhood spirit alive in Gore25 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather Warning: Saturday October 25thMetService Weather Warning: Saturday October 25th. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Oct 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
Motorsport'Keep the car on the road': Champion Payne relives Bathurst wild-weather dramaTeam owner Stephen Grove will preserve the battered car in clear coat as a tribute.24 Oct 06:31 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury community assessing damage after violent stormWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms. Video / Mike ThorpeWatch24 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandWeekend reprieve before wild weather returns to Hawke’s BayHastings is set for highs of 23C this weekend before climbing to 24C on Monday.24 Oct 02:08 AM
Herald NOWCanterbury farmer on wild weatherCanterbury farmer Bex Green discusses the carnage caused by wild weather across Canterbury.Watch23 Oct 07:48 PM
Herald NOWWeather: Your Labour weekend forecastMetService Head of Weather News Heather Keats with the outlook for the long weekend. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Oct 06:54 PM
Herald NOW'Priority is West Coast water' - Mark Mitchell on the clean-up needed after wild weatherEmergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on the clean-up needed after wild weather hits the south. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Oct 06:23 PM
New ZealandDaily Weather Update: October 24 2025Daily Weather Update: October 24 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Oct 06:02 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Wild weather warnings come for the long weekendNZ Herald Morning News Update | Wild weather warnings come for the long weekend and NZ's health system is under stress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Oct 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS disasters caused more than $170b in damage in first half of yearNew York Times: Non-profit Climate Central has revived the federal disaster cost database.23 Oct 05:00 PM
Black CapsRain wins again as Black Caps caught in cricket's scheduling stormNZ Cricket has as much control over the weather as it does the crammed schedule. 23 Oct 04:48 PM
New ZealandHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?NIWA principal scientist Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what’s causing this stormy weather, and whether there is light at the end of the tunnel.Watch23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Black CapsAnother washout as Black Caps surrender T20 series to EnglandJust 3.4 overs of play were possible on a damp night at Eden Park. 23 Oct 09:09 AM
New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
New Zealand‘Next-level’: How Antarctica is behind NZ’s burst of searing heat and raging windsHawke’s Bay temperatures could hit 29C today as fire crews battle strong winds.23 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandWild HB weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and firesVery unsettled weather has returned, causing problems ranging from power outages to fires.23 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students run for their lives as tree blown over in fierce windsAt least 19 roofs have been lifted across Otago, say fire crews.23 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: October 24, 2025MetService weather: October 24, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Oct 03:11 AM
