Ryan Bridge TODAYEmergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on Northland evacuations | Ryan Bridge TODAYHundreds evacuated in Far North after wild weather overnight. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell updates Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch26 Mar 06:11 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 27MetService morning weather update: March 27.Watch26 Mar 06:03 PM
Project AucklandInside Watercare’s $13.8b upgrade planWatercareeee is rolling out 13 major work programmes, over around1000 individual projects.26 Mar 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Multi-hazard event' continues over next few days; 'Significant' heavy rain and gales for many regionsDownpours, flooding, and slips are possible tonight and Friday.26 Mar 08:36 AM
New Zealand'Significant event' to hit Tasman as subtropical storm moves to South IslandHeavy rain, strong gusty winds and flood risk warnings as subtropical storm shifts south.26 Mar 06:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland under heavy rain warning as commuters head homeAuckland has been put under an orange heavy rain warning as wild weather batters the country. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch26 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandMen rescued from car trapped in floodwaters near WhangāreiStates of Emergency cover Whangārei and the Far North for seven days.26 Mar 05:38 AM
AucklandWhat Aucklanders need to know as severe weather hits Tāmaki MakaurauThe heavy rain watch has been upgraded to an orange warning for the Auckland region.26 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandMark Mitchell and Ken Couper speak to media as severe weather hits NorthlandEmergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell, and Whangãrei Mayor Ken Couper speak to media as severe weather hits Northland.Watch26 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandTāmaki Drive cordoned off after slipA slip has closed Tāmaki Drive between Mission Bay and the yacht club in Ōrākei. Video Sylvie Whinray, Corey FlemingWatch25 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandSH1 south of Mangamuka swamped by floodwatersVideo shows SH1, south of Mangamuka in the Far North, swamped by floodwaters. The vehicle was led through by a roading crew. Video / Virginia KemWatch25 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandA heavy red rain warning in force for NorthlandRural postie Gabrielle Hornblow on wild Northland weather. Video / RNZ / Virginia Kem / Miranda MengelbergWatch25 Mar 10:13 PM
PhotosIn photos: Severe weather hits the North IslandWhangārei and Far North under a State of Emergency with flooding across Northland25 Mar 08:43 PM
New ZealandRough weather for commuters in AucklandCommuters face a rainy morning in Auckland. Video / Jason DordayWatch25 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, March 26, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Ban on credit card surcharges may not proceed, severe weather battering upper North Island.Watch25 Mar 06:26 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 26MetService morning weather update: March 26.Watch25 Mar 05:15 PM
Black CapsDropped catches haunt Black Caps as South Africa take T20 series victoryFrom holding a 2-1 lead after three games, NZ have fallen to a 3-2 loss after five.25 Mar 09:33 AM
New ZealandFirefighters specialising in water rescue deployed in Whangārei and AucklandAnother 16 are on standby to be sent to the Coromandel and western Bay of Plenty.25 Mar 05:34 AM
New Zealand250mm of rain: Warnings upgraded to orange for BOP MetService warns of likely flooding, slips, road closures and power outages.25 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandMetService weather update: Heavy rain warnings and severe wind riskHeather Keats from MetService issued a heavy weather update, warning of severe storms. The storms are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across the region.Watch25 Mar 12:40 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWeather watch: Northland braces for two days of heavy rain, strong winds | Ryan Bridge TODAYMetService's Heather Keats joins Herald NOW with what you need to know before the storm hits. Wednesday, March 25. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch24 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 25MetService morning weather update: March 25.Watch24 Mar 06:01 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warningMetService severe weather warning: March 24 - 27. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Mar 11:25 PM
New Zealand42-hour rain watch for BoP as subtropical low nearsForecasters say the system near Vanuatu could briefly reach cyclone strength.23 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandStorm to hit north as Auckland set for 33 hours of rainSeven weather alerts issued for upper North Island as storm approaches the country.23 Mar 10:12 PM
ChristchurchFog blankets Christchurch disrupting flights in and out of cityCanned flights include links to Auckland, Wellington, Napier and Invercargill.23 Mar 10:02 PM
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New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 24MetService morning weather update: March 24.Watch23 Mar 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService severe weather: March 23-28, 2026MetService severe weather: March 23-28. Video / MetServiceWatch22 Mar 11:26 PM
New ZealandFirst alerts issued for two days of stormy weather starting in northThe upper North Island is set for a lengthy period of heavy rain and strong wind this week22 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandMetService morning weather update: March 23MetService morning weather update: March 23.Watch22 Mar 06:09 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps miss chance for South Africa T20 series win as batting falls overAn inexperienced lineup was exposed in Wellington, as both teams head south for a decider.22 Mar 09:34 AM
WorldRecords shattered as US heatwave moves eastwardSome areas have seen big swings in temperatures in only a few days.22 Mar 12:08 AM