New ZealandDanger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.09 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Dark day for science': Up to 90 jobs to be cut at Niwa - more than 10% of staffThe proposed cuts amount to more than one in 10 staff - about 13% of its workforce.08 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandAuckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr delugeWest Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning extended to Canterbury High Country ahead of delugeThe major weather system is set to bring days of heavy rain and strong winds.08 Apr 10:13 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain to hit Whanganui midweekA front headed for the west of New Zealand will sour the sunshine of the early week.08 Apr 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandIntense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threatA moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: March was NZ’s coldest in 12 years: What can we expect from winter?If autumn’s felt a lot chillier than usual so far, you’re not imagining it.04 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandWeather gods smiling on Hawke's Bay? Big man's hand spotted in sky as settled autumn arrivesThe finger of God? This unusual cloud over Napier is a sign of good weather ahead.04 Apr 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy does cloudy weather make me feel so sluggish?New York Times: Some people are especially sensitive to the weather, but why?04 Apr 08:10 PM
New ZealandDead ducks and seagulls in Whangārei suburb victims of natural causesHot, dry weather in March is believed to have caused an avian botulism outbreak.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui Weather: What to expect this weekIt is expected to be drier than normal for the first half of April.01 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandOur coldest daytime yet: Southern breeze brings snow and bitter chill to Hawke's BayIt is unusual to see snow on the range this early in the year.01 Apr 12:28 AM
New ZealandChilly start but 'perfect driving conditions' for Easter MondayMultiple areas in the central North Island may see frost this morning.31 Mar 08:45 PM
WorldNearly 20 million facing hunger due to drought in southern AfricaIt's the result of extreme weather patterns that experts say are becoming more frequent.31 Mar 06:07 AM
New ZealandSunny weekend ahead for NorthlandNorthland looks forward to a sunny weekend29 Mar 12:47 AM
New Zealand‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares betterA heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.29 Mar 12:09 AM
LiveNew ZealandEaster exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashesTraffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.28 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhat the weather has in store for Waikato this EasterMetservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.28 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandPolar jet stream: 6m swells, snow near Queenstown, rain to lash North Island over EasterMetService advises holidaymakers and locals to keep an eye on weather alerts this weekend.27 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandEaster Weekend weather: Bring out winter woolies, as rain, snow and winds forecastMost of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictionsMost of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.27 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandMarlborough drought a boon for salt works"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."25 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandChilly Easter ahead? Unsettled weather moving up the countryThe upcoming long weekend forecast is still hard to pin down.25 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Get eyes in the air ASAP': Inside Civil Defence in Hawke’s Bay during Cyclone GabrielleThe review into Civil Defence’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle is set to be released today.24 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandVaried Easter weather ahead for New Zealand - it's going to be cold and wet in bottom of southNZ is in for a bumpy week of weather – and there’s no guarantee Easter will be better.24 Mar 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'23 Mar 09:41 PM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wet Saturday for north, patchy showers, fine breaks for southMetService says we are also likely to see warmer nights.21 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandBrrrrr! Autumn arrives with a shudder in WhanganuiIt will also be chilly overnight on Wednesday and Thursday.20 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandWeather: Coldest morning of the year heralds week of chilly nightsThe sun has shone for St Patrick's Day festivities, but cool nights lie ahead.17 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandIt might be chilly at night - but it isn't the worst weather aroundTemperatures are forecast to range from a pleasant 22 degrees to just 5 this week.17 Mar 02:27 AM
WorldTornado tears through Indiana community, causing ‘many significant injuries’Storm system also unleashed suspected twisters that damaged homes and businesses.15 Mar 06:02 AM
