New ZealandWind worries remain in quake-hit ChristchurchStrong winds that were set to hit Christchurch this afternoon did not eventuate, but residents are warned that they should secure loose roofs and beware of the threat of falling masonry.28 Feb 08:30 AM
New ZealandLarge swells likely as Cyclone Atu brushes pastThe latest cyclone to grow out of the Pacific is forecast to brush past NZ, creating a risk of high seas on the North Island's east coast.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGlorious weather has downsideThe North Island's golden weather has created concern about heat-related injuries, as people and animals languish in the heat.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ bakes in hottest month everHundred-year-old records are tumbling as unrelenting heat sets NZ on course for its hottest February ever.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTropical cyclone threatens NZA developing tropical cyclone could threaten New Zealand next week, a weather prediction website has warned.14 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandMany NZers to sleep easier as temperatures dropMany New Zealanders will sleep easier tonight, with temperatures set to drop in the South Island and lower parts of the North Island.08 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandRecords melt as humidity, heat strikeScorching conditions which caused an Australian heatwave have crossed the Ditch, breaking temperature records in the South Island.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWilma's fury leaves heroes in wakeAs the floodwaters left in the devastating trail of Cyclone Wilma subsided yesterday, so the tales of heroism and helping emerged. New Zealanders - many facing clear-ups of their own - came together to help those affected worse than 29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWilma departs leaving big clean upFormer tropical cyclone Wilma is now well clear of the North Island, heading quickly out into the Pacific Ocean but leaving a big clean up operation for the island and high winds forecast for the rest of NZ.29 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandWelfare shelters set up in NorthlandTemporary welfare shelters have been set up in Northland to house about 70 people, after tropical cyclone Wilma battered the upper North Island overnight. People from Kaeo through to Kawakawa have evacuated from their homes due to rising29 Jan 12:21 AM
New ZealandReprieve brief as more bad weather loomsAnother weekend bout of wind and rain is being forecasted as the North Island recovers from 72 hours of storms.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandClean-up from storm beginsAll Auckland roads have been re-opened and power is being restored as the recovery from 72 hours of storms that battered the North Island begins.23 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandWild weather wreaks havocWarnings of more gale force winds and heavy rain have been issued as a deep low moves east across the North Island this morning.23 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandNature's brutal king hitWild weather was last night lashing the upper North Island as heavy rain and high tides combined to keep authorities and residents on high alert for more coastal flooding.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNorth Island weather chaosAreas of Auckland and beyond were yesterday inundated by floodwaters. Here is what happened in some of the worst affected areas.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStorm pounds North IslandCoastal residents are bracing for another surge of water at high tide. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for most of the North Island.23 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes roads, severe weather warning remainsThe MetService's severe weather warning for most of the North Island remains in place today, and Bay of Plenty civil defence emergency workers are on standby after heavy rain pelted the region overnight.22 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandWild weather hits campers, farmersCampers across the upper North Island are tonight preparing to cope with torrential rain.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandHumidity easing, but not for longExtremely high humidity levels that saw parts of the country sweltering yesterday are set to ease.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclone merger may lessen severe windsThe merger of two ex-tropical cyclones and a low above the skies of New Zealand today may actually decrease the predicted severe winds in some parts of the country, weather forecasters say.18 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandZelia downgraded but NZ still set for gales, rainZelia is no longer a tropical cyclone, but is still expected to whip up a storm as she races over NZ.17 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandCyclone weakens on approach to NZA severe tropical cyclone bearing destructive winds and rain is expected to die down before hitting NZ this week.16 Jan 08:59 PM
