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
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
