New ZealandStorm bears down on NZDowned power lines fell into a nearby paddock in Kaeo, while strong winds caused a tree to topple across a road in Parahaki, north of Whangarei.14 Mar 03:19 AM
New ZealandLocals pitch in after stormCantabrians blasted by yesterday's destructive tornado are "rolling up sleeves" and doing their own clean-up in classic Kiwi can-do style.24 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandRoof ripped off house in wild weatherWild weather, including a tornado, lashed parts of Canterbury yesterday. Firefighters were called to 15 storm-related jobs including leaking roofs, felled trees and lightning-strike fires.23 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandFierce winds lash South IslandSevere weather and a reported mini-tornado has caused extensive damage to property in North Canterbury tonight.23 Feb 06:33 AM
New ZealandFine weather welcome, but only for someSummer has returned for most parts of the country, but the lack of rain may be causing concern for some.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Get out the barbecueStock up on snarlers and chill the beer - most of the country is in for "barbecue weather" tomorrow, says MetService.24 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandFine weekend in store for most of NZThe showers that greeted Big Day Out revellers this morning are set to clear, with most of New Zealand in for a fine weekend.17 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandFront moves north up NZA boisterous front that hammered Wellington with damaging gales today will push up the country but should weaken overnight.03 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandFine and sunny weekend aheadMost of the country is in for fine weather this weekend, with just a small risk of an isolated shower for Auckland's Santa Parade, Metservice says.22 Nov 12:26 AM
New ZealandPair had no hope in tiny hole: guideThe two mountaineers who died on Mt Taranaki had little chance of surviving for two nights and a day in their shallow hole in the hard snow and freezing wind, says a leading local guide.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnother wet weekend ahead for NZAnother soaking is ahead for most of the country this weekend, with only the west coast of the South Island escaping the deluge.16 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandCold front could bring tornadoesA fast-moving cold front will bring thunderstorms, squalls and even isolated tornadoes on Tuesday, a forecaster has warned.12 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWet weekend on way for mostThe weekend will be at least partly wet for most of the country, forecasters said this morning.08 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandNZ to give further $6m to help Samoa's cyclone recoveryNew Zealand will provide a further $6 million to help Samoa recover from its most devastating cyclone in 21 years.26 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandMetService boosts city forecastsMetService says its weather forecasts for Auckland will be improved with the announcement yesterday of a "substantial" investment and a new team of meteorologists in the country's largest city.11 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms on way for lower NorthThunderstorms are being forecast for the lower North Island, with the possibility of hail greater than 20mm in diameter and wind gusts of 110kmh.16 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandSummer sun takes its tollThe realities of summer are showing in Hawke's Bay as sunburn victims traipsed through medical centres and pharmacies for something to ease the pain.02 Jan 04:48 AM
New ZealandTail end of Cyclone Evan to whip NorthlandNorthland is in for a drenching this weekend, as the remnants of Cyclone Evan brush the country.21 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandWet, hot and humid ChristmasCyclone Evan's going to put a bit of a dampener on Christmas - it's likely to be wet, hot and humid. The remnants of the tropical cyclone which hit Samoa and Fiji are set to reach New Zealand around Christmas Eve.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSanta brings bags of sunshineKiwis will be able to fire up the barbecues and set up the cricket sets this Christmas, with sunny weather forecast for much of the country. WeatherWatch.co.nz has today released its Chrismas Day forecast, which predicts high temperatures and sunshine16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandEnding the world on a highNext week, Kiwi musician Jason Kerrison will sit around a bonfire in the Far North strumming a guitar with friends - preparing for the end of time.08 Dec 04:30 PM
