New ZealandPlenty of sunshine for holiday weekendKiwis have more than chocolate eggs to look forward to this long Easter weekend, with mostly fine weather forecast for the country.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Pam: Live updatesLive updates of Cyclone Pam's impact in New Zealand and the aftermath in devastated Pacific Island nations.16 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandPam: Kiwis unaccounted for in VanuatuVolunteer Service Abroad said it could still not account for four Kiwi volunteers in Vanuatu.15 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandVanuatu - dozens feared deadDozens are feared dead on Vanuatu and up to 10,000 are homeless in the wake of Cyclone Pam.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPam moves closer to NZTropical Cyclone Pam is slowly weakening as it approaches NZ, but will still be "a very powerful tropical cyclone" as it passes the country within a few hundred kilometres.15 Mar 06:50 AM
New ZealandCyclone Pam: Civil Defence's NZ adviceGisborne Civil Defence says local residents should be prepared for strong winds, large sea surges, coastal erosion, some rain and power loss.13 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandCyclone Pam edges closerA severe tropical cyclone that's causing destruction to Pacific Islands is edging closer to New Zealand.13 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandCyclone Pam: Volvo Race postponedEven if the system misses New Zealand, big swells and rough seas could still cause real problems for the fleet.12 Mar 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Too close for comfort'Residents in parts of New Zealand expected to face Cyclone Pam need to get prepared for the storm.12 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandWarning as cyclone nearsA severe tropical cyclone, which may become a supercyclone, could be down-graded before it reaches NZ, but warnings are still being issued for residents to be prepared.12 Mar 06:20 AM
New ZealandAutumn starts with a sizzleSummer may officially be over but forecasters are predicting average to above average temperatures for most of the country over autumn.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe' thunderstorm warning for OtagoSevere thunderstorms may hit Dunedin, North Otago and Clutha this afternoon bringing heavy rain and hail as large as 20mm to some areas, MetService warns.19 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandMercury soars as summer heat sets inSummer is hitting full force, with temperatures rising above 27C north of Auckland and farmers bracing for drought.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet night awaits New Year revellersA wet countdown to 2015 is in store for most, with forecasters predicting rain across the country on New Year's Eve.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's fog delays flights across NZAround 30 flights were delayed and three were cancelled as fog caused disruption at Auckland Airport this morning.18 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandAn unusually cool summerThe country has had the coolest start to summer in almost a decade. Temperatures around the main cities on Monday were well below the median for the past decade.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlustery winds continue in last week of springBlustery winds will continue to whip parts of the country during the last official week of spring, MetService says.24 Nov 06:49 AM
New ZealandSpring storms to douse the countryThe stormy spring weather will continue over the weekend, with severe winds and rain forecast for parts of the country.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandWet weather ahead for election dayVoters will need to wrap up warm and bring raincoats and brollies to get to the ballot box on Saturday as the weekend weather looks set to be cold and wet.18 Sep 03:35 AM
New ZealandWeather chaos fears easedFears about weather chaos over the North Island have eased this afternoon with the Metservice lifting a dozen severe weather warnings.13 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandHeavy weekend rain: Flooding riskHeavy rain over the top of the country during the weekend could cause high river levels, flooding and slips, forecasters warn.12 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandMan for all seasons fronts up for TV OneTV One's weather stalwart Jim Hickey will soon have a new colleague in the weather room, as former MetService forecaster Daniel Corbett joins the team.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnow forces school closures in DunedinSnow has fallen to low levels in the South overnight, forcing the closure of many schools and prompting calls for care by motorists.07 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandGale-force winds hammer deep southGale-force winds are hammering the lower South Island this morning as a front moves over the country, bringing a cold change that is likely to dump snow to sea level.06 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandHail storm hits AucklandThe hail that painted Auckland white may not be over just yet.04 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandWarmer, windier winter weatherThe last month of winter could be more like spring, with warmer, windier weather, forecasters say.31 Jul 07:18 AM
New ZealandWarmer days numbered as front arrivesAucklanders should enjoy the warm weather while it lasts, as today is the MetService's pick of the week before a front arrives.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Large trough' to bring rain and galesEnjoy the sunshine while it last as a "large trough" of cold weather is set to move over the country, bringing with it rain and gales.30 Jul 04:33 AM