New ZealandHailstorms, lightning usher in HalloweenIt was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?31 Oct 04:38 PM
WorldStunning pics: Snapping at angry giantsThese astonishing photos were taken in the heart of Tornado Alley in the Great Plains of the United States.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZHFocus: Medium density housing boostBill English announces new medium density housing boost, Otorohanga stabbing case develops, Florida left devastated after Hurricane Matthew, Terrifying landing in Prague.Watch09 Oct 07:02 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 ZealandThunderstorms and sun as spring beginsNorthland, northern Auckland and Taranaki were buffeted by thunderstorms and high winds last night, as much of the rest of the country 06 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: UK closing their doorsUK proposes closing its doors to kiwi migrants, Hurricane Matthew destroys homes in Haiti and Sharapova has her doping ban reduced.Watch04 Oct 06:57 PM
New ZealandBig Wet: Flooding hits Auckland suburbsThunder storms and torrential rain are dousing the upper North Island as the tail-end of a storm makes its presence felt on this side of Tasman.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Weather UpdateJoin Tristram Clayton and Phil Duncan as they discuss the latest in weather.Watch28 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandMassive hole appears on Waikato roadA gaping chasm has appeared in a south Waikato road as councils across the North Island begin to take stock of damage in the wake of the weekend's storm.24 Jul 09:48 PM
AirlinesWhat happens when a plane gets struck by lightning?As scary as it might sound, the occurrence is more common than you'd think.13 Jul 11:25 PM
WorldFight begins over storm repair costsSome homeowners probably won't be insured and fear eviction after tide smashes Sydney coast.07 Jun 10:25 PM
WorldThree dead as Sydney awaits king tideThree people were killed in floodwaters from a storm that pounded Australia's east coast, as Sydney residents brace themselves for another destructive king tide.06 Jun 04:21 AM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus:Tornadoes cause havoc in KansasTornadoes touch down in Dodge City, Kansas causing early reports of damage, Konrad Hurrell has been released from his contract with the Warriors and Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says homeless people could be offered up to $5000 to leave Auckland. Watch25 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandRaw video: Thunderstorm in Hauraki Cornernzherald.co.nz reader Chris Weissenborn sent in this footage of lightning and thunder on the North Shore's Hauraki Corner at 5am this morning.Watch21 Nov 09:15 PM
WorldDanger building in skies above YemenA very odd atmospheric event has been unfolding in the Arabian Sea.03 Nov 04:00 PM
World'She wrapped me up in a hug'It was a heartening moment captured amid overwhelming bleakness: a 3-year-old Hurricane Katrina survivor wrapping her chubby little arms round the air force pararescue jumper who had rappelled into New Orleans to save the girl's family from floodwaters.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhite, wet - and a little weirdA day that started off fine and clear for most areas of Auckland yesterday quickly turned into something a "little strange".10 Aug 06:41 PM
WorldMonster storm seen from spaceSuper typhoon Soudelor is generating waves of about 15m as it heads towards Taiwan, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He prayed for it to stop'An Auckland mother and her terrified son hid in a cupboard as ferocious winds sent a tree branch smashing into their living room.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore storms on way, then calmMetService said a strong, cold southwest flow over New Zealand was bringing showers to southern parts of the North and South Islands.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool campers trapped by huge slipA group of school campers blocked in by a landslip in Fiordland haven't let "avalanches" and torrential rain put a damper on their fun.10 Jun 04:48 AM
WorldRain, tornadoes, hail pummel ColoradoViolent storms across Colorado swirled into tornadoes that destroyed homes, popped open a sinkhole that swallowed a police patrol car and dropped so much hail on a Denver neighbourhood.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo hope of saving house after landslipMarty Duffy believes his Northeast Valley house will be a write-off after a ''canyon'' opened up in his section.04 Jun 09:22 PM
New ZealandDrier spell finally on wayLightning strikes and torrential rain which caused floods and slips this week look to be replaced by drier, more predictable weather by tomorrow.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSome 3000 homes without powerAround 3,000 Auckland homes are without power tonight as the wet weekend weather kicks in.23 May 08:10 AM
New ZealandGales cancel Auckland ferry servicesGale force winds blowing across Auckland have forced the cancellation of some ferry services and have made driving conditions hazardous.15 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandMini tornado rips through the bayWild weather has continued to batter the Bay of Plenty region with high winds flipping a plane on the runway at Tauranga Airport. Plus: Aerial photos of the devastation.15 May 02:08 AM
WorldNZ storm hits CaliforniaA New Zealand storm has been blamed for monster waves smashing California today.04 May 08:35 PM
WorldNSW: Fears rising death tollAlthough the wild weather eased yesterday afternoon, authorities warned that the coming days could see more flash floods.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi sets sail on quilt missionA woman behind a quilt drive for victims of Cyclone Pam will deliver more than 700 blankets to Vanuatu when she arrives at the devastated island nation on Saturday.19 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldTyphoon photos snapped in spaceAmazing images of a typhoon heading for the Philippines have been snapped from orbit by two astronauts.01 Apr 08:01 PM
