New ZealandWarmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAtmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh delugeSoldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.01 Jul 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours laterThe pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid floodingTasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.01 Jul 02:41 AM
WorldSydney flights cancelled as 'bomb cyclone' looms over NSW coastSydney Airport has activated a ground delay programme, reducing landing capacity.01 Jul 01:58 AM
New ZealandFresh weather warnings issued for BoP Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.30 Jun 11:29 PM
WorldEurope’s expanding heatwave fuels record temperaturesUnusually hot summers have become the norm in Europe across recent years.30 Jun 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Pentagon cuts to data will leave hurricane forecasters in the darkData from three satellites will no longer be made publicly available by the end of July.30 Jun 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Highly uncertain': MetService chief on Cyclone Gabrielle forecast challengesChris Noble explained MetService's warning process: outlooks, watches, and warnings.30 Jun 07:38 AM
New ZealandMetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of JulyMetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July. Video / MetserviceWatch30 Jun 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-TasmanResidents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.29 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandSevere weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday. 28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Every f***ing year’: Marlborough residents survey damage to flooded townshipAn Air Force Unimog was used to evacuate 20 stranded people at Para Swamp.28 Jun 01:50 AM
LiveNew ZealandSnow dump hits alpine passes, tornado smashes century-old villa MetService warns severe weather will continue, with more thunderstorms on the horizon.28 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandState of emergency in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman, and annual bird survey begins | NZ Herald NewsState of emergency in place in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions, and annual Garden Bird Survey begins. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Jun 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Horrific noise': Woman sleeping next to grandchild as tornado smashes into homeThe grandmother heard roof iron 'peeling back' as the tornado hit with 'boom and a bang'.27 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandEleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumpsIcy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.27 Jun 10:05 PM
New ZealandMorning reveals tornado damage in WaitaraShirlene and Mark Paterson’s 100-year-old home at the end of Tuiti St in Waitara was among 11 damaged when a tornado tore through the Taranaki settlement. Video / Shirlene PatersonWatch27 Jun 09:42 PM
New ZealandRoads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstormsSevere weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough. 27 Jun 08:24 AM
New Zealand'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'27 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of JuneMetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June. Video / MetServiceWatch27 Jun 03:13 AM
New ZealandResident in Auckland's West Harbour describes reported tornado"lt just came and [was] gone within 30 seconds." Video / Jason DordayWatch27 Jun 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West HarbourTrees fell on homes as 100km/h winds ripped through the area.27 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandEvacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threatsA state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.27 Jun 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Like the movies': Street light narrowly misses man’s car during Auckland tornadoA street light fell just metres from Chaitanya Nerkar's car in Avondale.26 Jun 10:55 PM
Travel newsIs your ski field open? What to know about the snow ahead of school holidaysThe forecast brings hope for skiers amid a warm, wet June.26 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSummer shifts: The northern heat now arrives early and leaves late'There is definitely an extension of the summer period into the shoulder months.'26 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28MetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28. Video / MetServiceWatch26 Jun 02:34 AM
WorldFeeling the heat: Americans wonder when will the hot weather end?The heat dome is waning, but it’s another brutal day in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic.25 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandSlip blocks highway as heavy rain and gale-force winds lash NZDunedin was sitting on 16C at 6am, despite usually seeing 11.8C highs at that time of day.25 Jun 08:02 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Sth Is braces for 184km/h winds, Auckland Harbour Bridge could closeHigh winds may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Friday morning.25 Jun 09:06 AM
WorldNearly half the US population face scorching heat waveNew York and Philadelphia swelter under record highs amid a powerful heat dome.24 Jun 10:51 PM
WorldWildfire alerts amid Europe heatwaveParts of Switzerland are forecast to hit highs of 35C tomorrow.24 Jun 09:58 PM
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