New ZealandMore unsettled weather to comeThe weekend's freak storm in Napier and Hastings - when hail fell, and blue skies darkened - could herald a turbulent week ahead16 Oct 04:17 PM
New ZealandThunderstruck: 'Household was shaking'A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.06 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandWild weather to ease slightly on TuesdayA Huntly resident whose house was hit by a landslide still doesn't know when he can return after the region was hit by a "once in 03 Oct 07:24 AM
New ZealandStay in - it's all rain and thunderstormsThis will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.30 Sep 06:16 PM
New ZealandOctober daytime weather may break recordsGoodbye winter - weather analysts say October is set to bring with it possible record-breaking temperatures close to 30C.30 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil urges residents not to move closed road signsGisborne District Council has reminded residents "closed means closed" after closed road signs were removed from roads made dangerous by recent heavy rain.29 Sep 07:56 AM
New ZealandMore wild weather lashes the countryHeavy downpours and thunderstorms are possible today in already saturated areas of the North Island.28 Sep 05:35 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning comes after floodingA heavy rain warning has been put in place for Gisborne and the Coromandel Peninsula.28 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandPlantation debris causes flood damageFlash flooding brought a deluge of pine plantation slash and logs down a Northland river devastating farm properties in its path.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolidaymakers spend wet night in carsWATCH: Dashcam footage shows a Coromandel road turn into a river after rain lashed much of the country over the weekend closing roads.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoro cut off: Cars pulled from waterFirefighters have been unable to get through a flooded ford to reach cars stranded in Kauaeranga Valley, Thames, leaving the matter in police hands.25 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for Northern Hawke's BayMetService issued a severe weather watch for heavy rain in the Wairoa district of Hawke's Bay last night, which is expected to last 21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFloods, winds: Wild weather strikes NZA large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.18 Sep 04:56 AM
New ZealandSpring sun returns with balmy 23CParts of the country are experiencing balmy summer-like temperatures as the mercury soared above 20C at lunchtime today.11 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandIt's only going to get warmer: MetServiceIt may have got a bit nippy overnight, but the MetService says temperatures across the country will now get back to normal after recent chilly weather.10 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandRoad shut: Snow lovers crowd RuapehuSkiers and snowboarders flocked to sunny Mt Ruapehu in such great numbers today that the access road to Whakapapa ski area had to be closed.20 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing tramper suspendedSearch and rescue teams have suspended their search for the man missing in Tararua Forest Park overnight.19 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandCold, wet weather to continueAfter a night of freezing temperatures, heavy rain and snow, forecasters are predicting more of the same today.06 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandWet weather here to stayRainy days are here to stay for most of the country today, as the wet weather which has stuck around for the last couple of weeks shows no signs of abating.03 Aug 08:10 PM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, forces evacuationsWhite-out conditions at Mt Ruapehu have forced the evacuation of dozens of people from the slopes today.30 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandCold front descends on North IslandSevere weather conditions are forecast in some parts of the country today, with high winds and heavy snowfall warnings in place.29 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandSwells to ease in Cook StraitPassengers travelling across the Cook Strait will have much easier journey tomorrow as rolling waves subside.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend after the stormAfter heavy rain up north last night, sunshine followed by afternoon showers are in store for many parts of the country this weekend. Heavy 15 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandSnow bunnies get ready to rejoiceIt's bad news for sun seekers but great news for snow goers as the winter weather begins to settle in.12 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandStorm warning: Civil Defence on standbyA large low pressure system from the Tasman Sea is moving slowly across northern New Zealand during the next few days.07 Jul 05:56 AM
New ZealandFog to give way to showersOnce the fog clears, scattered showers will set in.04 Jul 07:32 PM
New ZealandCold snap to leave north shivering tonightNorth Islanders should rug up and turn their electric blankets on tonight as overnight lows drop by as much as 7C in some areas.01 Jul 08:04 AM
New ZealandSnow warning for Desert RdA new road snowfall warning has been issued for the Desert Road, with 1-2cm of snow expected above 900m.29 Jun 09:55 PM
New ZealandWet and wild weather to continuePower outages and wild westerlies at the start of the week as a large low pressure system engulfs the north.27 Jun 04:09 AM
New ZealandSunshine today, rain tomorrowWe get to enjoy a thin sliver of fine weather before the rain returns for the weekend.23 Jun 06:48 PM
New ZealandScience of the autumn heatwaveIt's been one of the warmest starts to the year that New Zealand has ever experienced, but Kiwis should start pulling out their winter woollies.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year weather: What to expectNew Year's Eve revellers can expect a warm and sunny day in most parts of the country, but the good weather will be short-lived.30 Dec 09:23 PM
