New ZealandSnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandSnow falls in OtagoSnow falling in St Bathans, Otago, on Friday, March 15 2024. Video / Supplied Watch15 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandRare ‘UFO cloud’ has Aucklanders’ eyes on the skiesThose who saw the spectacle said it looked like a hole in the cloud cover.14 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandAuckland's coldest weekend this year? Wintry snap poised to hit the countryA road snowfall warning has been issued for a South Island alpine pass.14 Mar 12:16 AM
New ZealandBrynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so farKiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.12 Mar 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpourSouth Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.12 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: March 12th - 16thMetService National Weather: March 12th - 16th. Video / MetserviceWatch12 Mar 01:41 AM
New ZealandColdest weekend of year so far? Antarctic air mass to hit NZMarch is about to feel more like May, as a polar surge brings chilly weekend temperatures.11 Mar 11:11 PM
New Zealand“Föhn wind” sees temperatures in Timaru soar to 27C at 6amThe event was due to a “Fohn wind," says MetService.10 Mar 10:21 PM
New ZealandWindy, wet weather blowing in for parts of South Island, settled conditions for northMetService has issued heavy rain and wind warnings as a front rolls up southern NZ.10 Mar 03:17 AM
WorldAutumn heatwave hits southeast Australia, events cancelledExtreme and severe heatwave conditions are hitting Melbourne in autumn.09 Mar 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your homeWith severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLightning reflexes by photographer captures spectacular strike over seaPhotographer Paul Le Comte captured the images during dramatic storm.06 Mar 07:57 PM
New ZealandBye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizonTemperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.06 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandTaupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry FebruaryThere were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.05 Mar 10:30 PM
New Zealand25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'05 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmersRural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.05 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandComing ‘La Nina-like’ pulse could prove big rainmaker for NZForecaster says subtropical event could bring much-needed rain - and shift out of El Nino.05 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rainfall, 80km/h winds cause Whanganui power outagesAt 3am today there was 9.4mm of rainfall in just one hour.04 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandTemperatures set to plummet in the South IslandTemperatures in Dunedin are set to plummet, with blustery winds setting in.04 Mar 08:29 PM
New ZealandLightning strike over Calton HillLightning strike over Calton Hill in Dunedin. Video / Bruce MunroWatch04 Mar 08:09 PM
New ZealandRego fees, wild weather and US Supreme Court rules on Trump | Focus Morning Bulletin March 5, 2024The Government reveals its plan to get transport back on track, a wild start to autumn so what’s in store today? And the US Supreme Court clears the way for Donald Trump in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch04 Mar 06:54 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms, strong winds to hit Hawke's BayAdverse weather watches have been issued for late Monday and early Tuesday.04 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandStorm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits GreymouthMuch of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandSeymour appointment, motorway choke points and ceasefire talks | Focus Morning Bulletin March 4, 2024Health campaigners blast David Seymour’s latest appointment, Auckland city’s worst choke points revealed and why Israel won't take part in the next round of ceasefire talks in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Mar 06:58 PM
New ZealandParts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets inMetservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.03 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expectedA smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrivesConditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.29 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand'One to put on the calendar': Rogue weather week could spoil Hawke's Bay's autumn'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'29 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAutumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off seasonMetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.29 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandSummer's ending - what does autumn weather have in store for NZ?"We can expect periods of subtropical rainfall coming in."26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekThe coolest temperatures are expected overnight on Thursday.26 Feb 01:43 AM
