New ZealandTauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beachThe warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.30 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay farmers generally welcoming of wet weather despite variabilityFederated Farmers Hawke's Bay president Jim Galloway welcomes the spell of wet weather.30 Jan 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The delicate art of extreme weather forecastingOPINION: With regular warnings about dangerous conditions, how do we avoid weather apathy?29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: January 29th-30thMetService National Weather: January 29th-30thWatch29 Jan 01:25 AM
New Zealand88mm of rainfall as ‘welcome top-up’ jangles a few nervesPeople shouldn’t put away their raincoats and umbrellas just yet.28 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandWeather: Rain across the North Island before sunshine makes welcome returnFor parts of the country, much of the upcoming week will be warm-to-hot.28 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in TaranakiSlips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.28 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandThousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weatherPolice said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.28 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandSteady and consistent rain: Rain expected for Northland Sunday afternoon but otherwise fineThis weather update reveals whether to reach for the sunscreen or umbrella in Northland.28 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods then and now: Photos capture devastation - see how same spots look todayTraumatic memories hard to shake for victims of flooding a year ago in Auckland.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, heavy rain ahead for AucklandTemperatures are forecast to remain in the high 20s over the weekend and into next week.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat have we learned from the Auckland floods?OPINION: There have been changes to warn city residents to get to higher ground.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Water up to the car roof in five minutes’: Widow’s warning a year on from flood deathFamily 'forever grateful' for neighbours' brave bids to save her husband, Jane Young says.26 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandThunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary WeekendRain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.26 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandOne year on: Could Auckland cope with another flood? No, experts concedeThousands of Auckland properties are still in the firing line, council admits.26 Jan 05:24 PM
New ZealandA year without Daniel: Dad finds comfort in Auckland flood victim's diaryHis son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to 'leave it to the pros'.26 Jan 05:06 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland Anniversary floods - One year onRepairs are still ongoing one year on from the devastating Auckland Anniversary long weekend floods. Video / Auckland Airport / Supplied / Corey FlemingWatch26 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rain sandwich' on the menu for WhanganuiDaytime highs will remain above average.25 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday rain, thunder on radar; Westland faces fresh flood threat, galesMetService has issued a warning to Coasters.25 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandKiri Allan opens up, marine heatwave and kiwifruit boost | Focus Morning Bulletin January 26, 2024Former Cabinet minister Kiri Allan opens up on her night of shame, marine heatwave pushes temperatures up and how kiwifruit could benefit your mental health in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Supplied / NZHeraldWatch25 Jan 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 04:37 PM
New ZealandRain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 05:30 AM
WorldWatch: Harrowing helicopter rescue saves woman trapped for 15 hours in rushing waters'Climbing on top of the car saved her life.'25 Jan 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Very unstable weather': Cyclonic vortex forecast to arrive next weekThe forecast comes one year after the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods.24 Jan 04:46 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms to rattle North Island, 'unseasonable' snow for SouthCold air from the south will sweep muggy conditions in the north for two days.23 Jan 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’.If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.22 Jan 11:46 PM
New Zealand'It’s pretty dry': Rain forecast brings hope to farmersFarmers have had to make changes to adapt to the dry conditions.22 Jan 08:37 PM
New ZealandAuckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold frontKawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New Zealand‘Respite is coming’: Humid nights to ease - for nowHawke's Bay temperatures didn't dip under 20C at weekend.21 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning in North Island; Auckland sees fifth hottest dayThe potential heavy rain could see flash flooding around streams, gullies and urban areas.21 Jan 05:04 PM
WorldMercury to rise as extreme heat set to bring 50C temperatures to AustraliaParts of Australia are sweltering through high temperatures as a heatwave moves east.21 Jan 06:44 AM
New ZealandAuckland records fifth hottest day, severe thunderstorm warnings issued, Masterton hits 33CNext week could bring overnight temperatures in the single digits.21 Jan 04:56 AM
New ZealandEast Cape rain warning in force as region braces for another delugeCivil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.20 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandWest Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopensThe region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.19 Jan 10:14 PM
