Wild weather cuts power, whips up lake waves
Kaikōura and coastal Marlborough are now bearing the brunt of the wild weather.
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How to make the most of Auckland Anniversary weekend
There's plenty to do in the city if you aren't leaving.
'Extreme' wind cuts power to 4500 in South Island
The South Island has been rocked by nasty weather the past few days.
North Island to have a wet start to the week
Temperatures have been higher than usual for many during the start of January.
Ready for an uncomfortable sleep? Tonight's temp 3C higher than usual
Warm seas look set to keep overnight temperatures above normal for a while.
App warns workers about lightning strikes
App users will get an alert if lightning is expected to hit near them.
North of the country to bask in hot temperatures
Warm weather which has blanketed New Zealand set to continue.
Beach weather: Metservice's pick of the day
Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.
Hot, gales, rain - a Kiwi summer weekend
There is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.
Fine holiday weather for most this week
Thunderstorm warning for inland North Island, but otherwise mostly fine.
Sun sets on 2018: New Year's Eve brings mixed bag of weather
The sunniest weather will be in places east of major mountain ranges away from the front.
It's getting hot in here: Hottest places to be for New Year
Staying out late on New Year's eve - it's going to be warmer than normal.
Thousands of visitors expected for peak summer holiday week
The city is preparing for a big week of events and the thousands of visitors they bring.
Island weather-reversal tipped for New Year
Following a wet Christmas period in the North Island, sunshine is expected at New Year's.
Storms approaching: Get ready for a thundery few days, and a wet Christmas
MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.
Is this a tornado? Strange cloud formation falls from sky
A strange cloud formation has been caught on camera in Northland.
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Spectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North Island
Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.
More of the same: Thunderstorm risk remains
Cyclone Owen is wreaking havoc on Australia, but forecasters say it's unlikely to hurt us.
Mixed bag of weather in run-up to Christmas
Forecasters are picking unsettled weather in the run up to Christmas.
Sun smiles but damp days ahead
Summer laying down the heat but more rain is on the way, forecasters warn.
Thunderstorms set to strike South Island's West Coast
Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours
Summer set to be hotter than usual
This summer is going to make its mark as the one with no consistency.
One person dies in Mt Cook avalanche
One person has died after an avalanche on Mount Cook.
Rare sunshine to give way to rain and thunder
Auckland and Northland should expect heavy rain and wind to last into next week.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Wintry day galloping in for north
Auckland is facing another cold and wet day, following the turbulent spring weather.
Dunedin hit with hail storm as weather turns
A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.
Enjoy the warm weather while you can ... it won't last
Don't pack away your winter wardrobe, there's rain, hail and snow in the forecast.
Humid conditions to end as dry weather forecast
Humid conditions are not expected to stick around as drier weather is forecast.
'Absolute scorcher': 30C days here as Hawke's Bay's hot summer starts early
It's already drier than normal, and farmers are being urged to look out for each other.
Strong winds batter Auckland: Now brace for a turbulent weekend
Police responded to a number of callouts throughout the Auckland region.
Warm spring run continues ahead of cool change
Make the most of it because it is all about to change.
Scorcher alert! Temps to hit 26C in some parts as NZ basks in early summer
Mixed conditions due towards end of week.