New ZealandHeavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for regionThe watch is in place until Tuesday morning.22 May 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Take extreme care': Showers, hail warning for Auckland; deluge for east coastThe good news is to expect settled weather from lunchtime tomorrow.22 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 31,000 lightning strikes in eight hours, thunderstorm warningsForecasters are warning the upper North Island of gusty thunderstorms and hail.21 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandNorth Island flooding: Homes evacuated, slips block state highwaysFlooding and slips have closed parts of SH1 and SH3.20 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Flights grounded, Harbour Bridge closed five times, power outagesStrong wind watches apply for most of the North Island, with sodden soil elevating danger.20 May 09:26 AM
New ZealandNo tsunami threat to NZ after 7.4 quake in the PacificIf a tsunami was generated from the quake it would take at least an hour to arrive.20 May 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShayne CurrieExclusive: Weather wars - safety fears over MetService v Niwa duelling forecasts, Govt steps inMEDIA INSIDER: Do we really need two public weather forecasters?19 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa workMinister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'19 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandMetService V NiwaBoth owned by the Government, the two titans of New Zealand's weather forecasting services are embroiled in a dispute over which should provide official forecasts in severe weather events. Video / MetService / Niwa / WeatherWatchWatch19 May 12:05 PM
TravelItalian floods: What travellers need to knowHow to navigate Europe's severe floods and airport strikes.19 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandWhy is it raining so much and when will it stop?MetService currently has orange rain warnings in place.19 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: May 20thMetService Severe Weather: May 20thWatch19 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: May 19th-21stMetService National Weather: May 19th-21stWatch19 May 02:20 AM
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New ZealandMetService Auckland Weather: May 20thMetService Auckland Weather: May 20thWatch19 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandMetService Wellington Weather: May 20thMetService Wellington Weather: May 20thWatch19 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandWild weather threatens to cause power outages, slips and floodingDownpours and stormy conditions loom this weekend.18 May 07:12 PM
New ZealandLodge resident charged with arson, Budget 2023 revealed & wet weekend ahead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 May, 2023 Police charge man with arson over deadly Loafers Lodge fire, the good and the bad from this year’s Budget and Auckland’s Mayor off to South Korea, what he and his delegation have planned in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch18 May 05:55 PM
New ZealandStrong La Niñas and El Niños becoming more frequent as climate changesLa Niña and El Niño events becoming more frequently strong as planet heats, study finds.18 May 08:00 AM
VideoMetService Severe Weather: May 18th - 21stMetService Severe Weather: May 18th - 21st.Watch18 May 07:04 AM
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VideoMetService Christchurch Weather: May 19thMetService Christchurch Weather: May 19th.Watch18 May 06:47 AM
VideoMetService Wellington Weather: May 19thMetService Wellington Weather: May 19th.Watch18 May 06:38 AM
WorldWill the planet reach its key warming threshold?There's a high chance Earth will temporarily hit a key warming limit within five years.18 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hoursThe worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.18 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: May 16th - 18thMetService Severe Weather: May 16th - 18thWatch17 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandLighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damageThe road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord-breaking weather: How has your region fared so far in 2023 - in 10 chartsA scientist has crunched months of rainfall data to show just how wet it’s been this year.17 May 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slipsThose in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.16 May 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Poor suffer as the world churnsOpinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: More rain to fall on already saturated soilsEnjoy the brief break of fine weather. It's about to end.16 May 04:11 AM
WorldAt least 700 injured as cyclone hits MyanmarCyclone Mocha floods homes and cuts communications.15 May 05:24 AM
New ZealandMetService Christchurch Weather: May 15thMetService Christchurch Weather: May 15thWatch15 May 03:17 AM
