New Zealand'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continuesMetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.08 Jun 06:05 AM
New ZealandFrosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of daysTemperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.07 Jun 07:36 AM
New ZealandSwells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hitsThere's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.07 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandHerald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025. Video / Herald NOWWatch06 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandInter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snapBoth the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.05 Jun 10:50 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weatherMetservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandRising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surgeHawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.05 Jun 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmersSome Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.04 Jun 11:51 PM
LiveNew ZealandHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandTekapo residents wake up to snowDrone footage shows snow coverage in Tekapo. Video / George HeardWatch04 Jun 08:15 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: "Significant snow" throughout the McKenzie DistrictActing McKenzie District Mayor says black ice will be a danger for drivers. Video / Herald NOWWatch04 Jun 07:56 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Heavy rain, wind and snow have affected much of the countryMetService head of news Heather Keats talks about wild weather hitting the country. Video / Herald NOWWatch04 Jun 07:51 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Taupō civil defence gives update as residents on evacuation alertSettlement near Taupo on evacuation alert after heavy rain has caused river to swell to breaking point. Video / Herald NOWWatch04 Jun 07:26 PM
New Zealand60 emergency calls in upper North as wild weather hitsFire and Emergency had about to 60 callouts in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jun 07:05 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025. Video / Herald NOWWatch04 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: June 4MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4. Video / MetserviceWatch04 Jun 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Really cold temperatures': Wet, windy start to winter for Hawke’s Bay'Break out the gloves and beanies:' Weekend set to chill the Bay.04 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandHerald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025HeraldNOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhy this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snapThis winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Morning Weather Update: June 3 2025Herald NOW: Morning Weather Update: June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOWWatch02 Jun 06:53 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZNiwa predicts the top half of the North Island will receive most of the warm weather.02 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldInside Nigeria's deadly floods: A community's struggle to find the missingFlooding in Mokwa has collapsed buildings and submerged roads.31 May 08:58 AM
New Zealand130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZMetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debtThe church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.30 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentMetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch30 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandStrong wind warning for Hawke’s Bay - damage to trees, powerlines possibleA strong wind watch has been upgraded to a warning for much of Hawke's Bay.29 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandHamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homesA resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.29 May 09:20 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Everything you need to know about the long-weekend weatherWhat's in store for the long-weekend weather? MetService's Heather Keats tells you everything you need to know. Video / Herald NOWWatch29 May 07:54 PM
New Zealand'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper northCivil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.29 May 07:38 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025Herald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025. Video / HeraldNOWWatch29 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.29 May 07:00 PM