New Zealand'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight batteringThe extreme weather warnings issued by MetService will begin to ease during the day.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsensPeople are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.15 Feb 10:27 AM
New ZealandWild weather in Tolaga BayHeavy rain warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, among other regions in the North Island. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch15 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'You were my world': Daughter's tribute to dad lost in floodwatersBrent Knowles died on Friday after his car was trapped in rising floodwaters.14 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandAir NZ warns of flight disruption as wild winds set to lash WellingtonWinds above 50 knots and low cloud could see flights delayed or cancelled.14 Feb 11:29 PM
New ZealandCroft and Jones defend titles on tough Tarawera ultra trackHeavy rain left runners in the 102km race facing slippery slopes.14 Feb 11:13 PM
WellingtonConcerns weather could push raw sewage towards Wellington's shorelineHeavy rain and swell on Sunday and Monday could force more sewage discharges.14 Feb 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s verging on ridiculous': Winemaker stunned by earliest harvest in 45 years'Climate change can not be ignored. The seasons have been getting consistently earlier.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: February 14. Video / MetServiceWatch14 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Stay home': Council urges caution as small town main road cut off by landslidesRough unsealed roads are being used by locals - despite authorities' pleas to stay home14 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Ōtorohanga floodwaters, more wild weather on the wayOrange heavy rain warnings are in force for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.14 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandWaipā mayor updates community following flood destruction across districtAn update from Mayor Mike Pettit and Deputy Mayor Jo Davies-Colley on the flooding impacts in Pirongia and Te Pahu following the severe weather. Video / Waipā District CouncilWatch14 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding causes road closures and a high running Waipa River in ŌtorohangaFlooding overnight caused road closures and a high running Waipa River in Ōtorohanga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 11:33 PM
New Zealand'It's toast': Highway bridge wrecked, ute plunges into gap amid deadly floodsResident says 250-300mm of rain fell in eight hours and some farm crops are 'decimated'. 13 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga mayor on overnight flooding as tragedy strikes small townFootage shows Ōtorohanga Primary School and the surrounding areas flooded after heavy rain across the country. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandUte drives into slump at flooded highway bridgeFootage shows aftermath of flooding north of Ōtorohanga, with a ute coming to grief at a washed out bridge entrance on State Highway 39 just south of Mangati Rd.Watch13 Feb 08:16 PM
OpinionOpinion: Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disastersOPINION: New Zealand faces extreme weather, quakes, slips and tsunamis on a rising scale. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandState highways flooded as heavy rain drenches North IslandFlooding and slips are closing state highways.13 Feb 07:21 AM
New ZealandMetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026MetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch13 Feb 05:59 AM
SailGPThunderstorm threat forces time change for SailGP Auckland Sunday session Racing will begin earlier in the day on Sunday, while Saturday's action remains unchanged.13 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekendThe original alert was for 11 hours – now it's for more than two days.13 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandBusiness leader urges long-term solutions amid cycle of weather events, clean-upsGisborne's Richard Burke warns that chronic closures are scaring off long-term investors.12 Feb 09:21 PM
New ZealandOutlook for weekend as NZ braces for wild weatherOutlook for weekend as NZ braces for wild weather. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch12 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 13MetService Morning Weather Update: February 13. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Feb 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Keep a grab bag close': Bay braces for heavy rainOrange warning for east of Ōpōtiki, watch for rest of region over Friday and weekend.12 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandFrom storm to cabin: East Coast whānau start again after landslide wrecks homeThe Torreys' hillside home was yellow-stickered after the January 21 slip.12 Feb 04:36 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather: February 12-13 2026MetService Weather: February 12-13 2026Watch12 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandPolice find car of man swept away on Mahurangi River, near WarkworthTekanimaeu Arobati, 47, died in the storm that lashed the upper North Island last month.12 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: February 12-15. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Feb 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Not what anyone wants to read whānau': Fresh warnings for storm-hit parts of North IslandThe 15-hour tropical rainmaker kicks off tomorrow and continues into Saturday.11 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandMetService Morning Weather Update: February 12MetService Morning Weather Update: February 12. Video / MetServiceWatch11 Feb 05:22 PM
