New ZealandMonster high pressure system sets new national recordA sprawling high that’s delivered sparkling blue days just set a new pressure record.11 Jul 04:39 AM
New ZealandUnder pressure: Record-breaking high bringing blue skies, freezing nightsA giant high over NZ may be about to set new all-time record for atmospheric pressure.10 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandWeather: Enjoy the sun while it lasts, but what's coming next week?Clear skies, a lack of wind, and chilly mornings forecasted this week.09 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frostFrosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.09 Jul 01:54 AM
New ZealandChristchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummetsPower company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'08 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Chilly nights bringing frosts across the country despite sunny spellsFollowing a chilly winter week, sunny spells are expected for most of the country.07 Jul 01:57 AM
New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandChill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zeroTemps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.04 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandMore frosty nights and some scattered showers this weekend for Hawke's BayJack Frost is still making his way around Hawke's Bay this winter.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandFreezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skiesCentral North Island and BoP feel the pinch.03 Jul 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'03 Jul 07:13 AM
New ZealandClimate changed: Why our scientists are having to redefine ‘normal’ in 2024Global warming is forcing scientists to redefine what New Zealand’s 'normal' climate is.03 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandFlood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnightCook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.02 Jul 07:10 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
World‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in CaribbeanBeryl, the earliest Cat 4 on record, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 225km/h.01 Jul 06:58 PM
New ZealandSnow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits countryRain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Relentless': Wairoa cannot afford $40m flood clean-up, mayor saysCraig Little says a pile of wet carpet and destroyed belongings is now lining the streets.30 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warning as subantarctic blast to sweep over NZMetService has issued a raft of weather warnings as a wintry cold front hits NZ on Monday.30 Jun 06:06 AM
New Zealand‘It’s just vanished’: Wairoa flood devastates lime juicing operationForty-foot containers have been uplifted and moved at the Limery.28 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandRain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's BayThe end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.28 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandLa Nina looms: More deluges on cards after NZ soaked by stormsAfter this week's soaking, a Niwa forecaster isn’t ruling out more winter downpours.28 Jun 12:18 AM
Banking and financeMajor banks offer mortgage suspensions to flood-affected East Coast residentsHundreds of properties have been affected by the latest wild weather to hit the region.27 Jun 06:28 AM
New Zealand'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weatherGisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.27 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandShowers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuationsHundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructureOPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecialist Water Rescue Teams head out to assist in WairoaFire and Emergency Specialist Water Rescue Teams are onsite in Wairoa assisting with the severe weather. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch26 Jun 07:29 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay battles floods: Homes evacuated, power cut off, roads closedThousands were left powerless, homes were inundated and rocks pummelled roofs.26 Jun 06:24 AM
New Zealand400 Wairoa homes impacted by flooding, highways closed across Hawke's BayThe storm-hit East Coast begins to emerge from heavy rain, flooding and gale-force winds.26 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Christopher Luxon on the situation on the East CoastPrime Minister Christopher Luxon responded to questions about the effects of extreme weather on the East Coast. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jun 02:51 AM
KahuEast Coast spared worst of flooding: debris being cleared, some power outagesEast Coast communities are keeping a close eye on weather conditions after heavy rainfall.26 Jun 02:16 AM
