New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsAfter devastating week of weather for North Island, Auckland Anniversary weather set to play role in rescue efforts. Video / Claudia TarrantWatch22 Jan 11:05 PM
WorldBrutal blast: Massive storm to engulf 3200km stretch with snow and iceDays of winter freeze lie ahead for US, with the storm not peaking until Monday.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PhotosMount Maunganui LandslideHerald photographers were deployed from Auckland to document the significant landslide that struck at the base of Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty on 22 January 2026, following record-breaking rainfall, that claimed six lives.22 Jan 08:24 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disheartening': Fake evacuation calls target Gisborne residentsAround 30 whānau evacuated to centres and marae across Tairāwhiti overnight.22 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages regionOne firefighter described the area's downpour as worse than Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gearThe Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.22 Jan 12:30 AM
World'Extreme cold': Winter storm forecast to slam huge expanse of USMore than 175 million people face the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions.21 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandOffshore powerboat nationals get green light for Napier this weekendAfter the storm, ideal conditions are expected for the third leg of national champs.21 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit cityNZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible. 18 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandClean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communitiesMore heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeksNZTA says the scale of damage means the closure will last weeks.18 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 AM
WorldCyclone Koji crosses coast as Queensland braces for flooding, 130km/h windsAuthorities warn some areas could see over 400mm of rain by Monday.11 Jan 01:06 AM
WorldCyclone threat puts north Queensland coast on high alertForecasters warn up to 250mm of rain could fall in 24 hours, causing floods.10 Jan 02:15 AM
WorldStorms Goretti and Elli wreak havoc across Europe, leaving at least 13 deadStorm Goretti left nearly 50,000 homes in England and Wales without power.09 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026Thundery weather and heavy rain for Upper North Island and AucklandWatch02 Jan 05:49 AM
WorldChristmas storm: Southern California braces for devastating floodsAtmospheric river brings heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.24 Dec 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM
New Zealand18-hour deluge: Heavy rain to fall across parts of south, 120km/h destructive gales to batter partsMetService has issued more than half a dozen weather alerts ahead of the incoming storm.14 Dec 03:36 AM
WorldMoisture plume: An atmospheric river is flowing 11,200km over the PacificThe river in the sky is about three times longer than average, bringing rain, snow, winds.08 Dec 09:38 PM
Opinion Cameron Chittock: Auckland Council's Plan Change 120 increases residents' flood risk"This isn’t an abstract concern – it’s a matter of personal safety."08 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather loomsA second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.30 Nov 04:44 AM
WorldFire danger shuts NSW schools as heat and winds worsenTwenty-five public schools across NSW have been closed due to fire risk.26 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandRotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disastersThe family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'. 23 Nov 10:05 PM
WorldVietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missingMore than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.22 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
WorldPatagonian blizzard kills five foreign tourists in Chile Two Mexicans, two Germans and a Briton were caught off guard when visiting nature reserve.18 Nov 10:40 PM
WorldTropical low 02U could form early season cyclone near DarwinIf it makes landfall, it would be the earliest Northern Territory cyclone in four decades.18 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Storm will leave financial cloud over NZ Cup dayThe unprecedented scenes at Riccarton on Saturday will prove costly.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
