New Zealand'Worst storm in decades' cuts off townWhangamata one of worst-hit towns after most serious storm in decades strikes.08 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandA one-in-100-year rain eventSeveral roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.07 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandWet and wild week: Heavy rain hitsWeather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.07 Mar 05:40 AM
New ZealandWave clouds spotted 'breaking' againMore "wave clouds" have been spotted, this time in Christchurch.04 Mar 03:12 AM
New ZealandFirefighters at Port Hills for weeksFirefighting operations could continue at Port Hills for up to a month.23 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandBad weekend weather grounds air showBad weather has forced the start of a major air show to be postponed, as much of the country braces for stormy conditions.17 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings across North IslandTropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.16 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandDust blamed for Napier E.coli readingsDust may be responsible for the widespread chlorination of the Napier water supply. After being chlorinated for the past couple of 15 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain expected in NorthlandThe MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Northland with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the region today. Incidentally15 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandExplained: The summer of our (mostly) discontentIt's a question summer-deprived Wellingtonians couldn't be blamed for asking: Why is Australia sweltering in a heat wave while their own city hasn't broken 25C all season?13 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandWeather: Sunny start to the weekendFine conditions will welcome in the weekend for most of the country, but rain - sometimes heavy - is forecast to head our way on Sunday.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerfect for some, messy elsewhereIt's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.05 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandSunny skies for nation's holidayWaitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather gods shine on Waitangi weekendMost of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.31 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandMore great weather for NorthlandSUP170117NAGourplace.JPG: People have been flocking to Northland's beaches, like Ahipara, above, as temperatures soar across the region. By 31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather in store for South IslandWhat's in store for the rest of the country?30 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandFinally! A sunny weekend is on the cardsWhat's in store weatherwise for the upcoming long weekend?26 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandPetition for better summer headed for ParliamentThe fight for a better summer is going all the way to the Beehive.25 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandChasing the sun: Where to be this weekendFind out what place will be 31C on Auckland Anniversary weekend and read our list of the top five places to bask in the sun.24 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandShift summer holidays? Kiwis say yesMore than two thirds of people in a Herald poll want summer's months moved to accommodate a changing New Zealand climate.24 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandIs this the worst summer in years?Kiwis have not been treated to the usual warm temperatures that January brings, with the mercury sitting lower than the same time last year.23 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandSearch to resume after boat capsizeThe search for second person, who is still missing after an inflatable boat capsized in a river on the Kapiti Coast, will resume this morning.23 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandTrain hits container blown on to railwayA shipping container weighing about 2.3 tonnes was hit by a midnight train after it was blown onto the main trunk railway at Otahuhu in the storm at the weekend.23 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandWorst over for most as weather clears upThe worst of the storm is over and the weather is set to improve this morning for most of New Zealand.22 Jan 05:39 PM
New ZealandSummer: Is it too little, too late?Summer may still be on the cards - but expect the cool temperatures to linger for at least a few more weeks.21 Jan 08:54 PM
OpinionWhere oh where is summer?COMMENT: Storms, high winds, heavy rain and even ice... What has happened to summer and will it improve. WeatherWatch head analyst Phil Duncan explains.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig wet: Severe weather warnings in placeBut the good news is that the bad weather should clear by Sunday and hopefully we'll be on track for some real summer feels.20 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandWeather bomb: More heavy rains on wayThe weather gods delivered a king-hit of heavy rains and high winds over the country yesterday, causing flash flooding and closing off roads due to slips.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings liftedMetservice says heavy rain and gales have eased as temperatures were set to take a wintry turn across the country.19 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandNorth to get a burst of rain and thunderAuckland and Northland are about to get much-needed rain with a line of thunderstorms off the coast of the North Island.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandBomb low: Severe gales expected todayThe summer "bomb low" is expected to continue to bring wild weather to the country today.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoast weather bomb: Worst after midnightThe worst of the West Coast's wet weather should be over by dawn tomorrow, says Hokitika weather observer Mark Crompton.18 Jan 01:59 AM
