New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12thMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 10th-12th. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 09:43 PM
New Zealand‘Burst of warmth’ brings unseasonably high temperatures and weather alertsNapier will climb to 27C this weekend, 8C above its usual average.09 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Remain prepared': NZ at higher-than-normal risk for cyclones during seasonNorthern New Zealand could see up to two cyclones from November to April.09 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10thMetService Severe Weather Update: October 9th - 10th. Video / MetServiceWatch09 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleThe inquest will also probe how warnings and emergency plans were managed.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding shuts key Otago highway as heavy rain hits southMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for travel in the region.05 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandWet start to school term as rain spreads across countryHeavy rain is expected in western South Island areas on Monday as a front arrives.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South IslandsAuckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay poised for unsettled weekend weatherNapier and Hastings are forecast to reach 22C on Saturday before cooling on Sunday.02 Oct 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Swirling mass': Auckland thunderstorms set to lash end of school holidaysThunderstorms with hail are forecast for Auckland and Northland from Friday night.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Bit of a bang': Antarctic cold snap brings freezing temperatures for NZSnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandActive Southern Ocean to bring waves of rain, possible thunderstorms this weekA large low-pressure system is set to approach from the Tasman Sea.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 25th-28thMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 25th-28th. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandAI-powered supercomputer delivers faster, more precise weather forecastsThe Cascade supercomputer makes five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day ones.22 Sep 03:29 AM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and WellingtonStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Not looking very good': Cloud may spoil rare eclipse61% of the sun will be covered between 5.41am and 8.36am – or all of it if it's cloudy.19 Sep 12:54 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 19th-21stMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 19th-21st. Video / MetServiceWatch19 Sep 12:36 AM
New ZealandWild winds and rain set for start of school holidaysFriday night will be unseasonably cold in the North Island.18 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
New ZealandSevere winds and thunderstorms set to batter parts of NZ this weekendMetService warns gusts could reach 110km/h alongside heavy rain.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency Management: Thunderstorms and their warningsBe Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZWatch12 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency Management: Weather warnings and what to doBe Prepared. Video released by the NZ Emergency Management team teach us about how to prepare and the importance of understanding the warning signs during an Emergency. Video / RNZWatch12 Sep 06:38 AM
