New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for NorthlandSummer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.19 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possibleLightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer trafficMangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.19 Dec 02:58 AM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watchThere is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperaturesAkl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend. 11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandHomeowners warned over potential flooding hot spotsMore than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.21 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandLong-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?20 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldFloridians cling to paradise despite rising risksResidents are refusing to leave Florida, despite the storm risk and damage.12 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandWhy Tairāwhiti needs a specialist emergency response teamInitiative will make region 'one of the most well-resourced' in NZ.11 Oct 06:00 PM
WorldHurricane Milton update from OrlandoAFP correspondent Daniel Stublen gives an update on Hurricane Milton from Orlando, Florida. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 10:34 PM
WorldHurricane Milton: Tampa mayor’s stark warning to residentsJoe Biden urges Florida residents in the hurricane’s path to evacuate immediately.09 Oct 12:03 AM
WorldStorm of the century: Florida residents rush to evacuate as major hurricane nearsMillions of Floridians are being told to evacuate as Hurrican Milton barrels in.08 Oct 08:10 PM
WorldIn the firing line again: Hurricane Milton targets FloridaA second hurricane in as many weeks is closing in on the US state.07 Oct 05:59 PM
LifestyleDad treks for 5 hours on flooded roads to get to daughter’s wedding‘I just kept putting one foot in front of the other,’ says David Jones.05 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandThe 60 West Auckland residents with flood-destroyed homes stuck in ‘grey area’ for financial aidCouncillors support motion for solutions to aid storm victims after 20 months of waiting.03 Oct 12:41 AM
World'Wiped off the map': Helene death toll mounts, 600 still missingPoor communication, inaccessible roads and flooding are making the response difficult.02 Oct 12:24 AM
New Zealand33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
WorldFamilies trapped, towns devastated: Helene's toll across six US statesFlooding hinders rescue efforts — 2.1m homes lack power and communication issues ongoing.30 Sep 07:29 PM
WorldHurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hitRescue efforts continue as 2.5 million are without power and 37 killed in North Carolina.30 Sep 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warningsMonth's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.29 Sep 11:04 PM
WorldHelene death toll climbs to at least 43 with fatalities reported in 5 US statesStorm downgraded to a tropical depression after wreaking havoc in Florida and Carolinas.28 Sep 03:01 AM
WorldHurricane Helene intensifies: Florida braces for deadly storm surge'A really unsurvivable scenario is going to play out.'26 Sep 08:59 PM
OpinionOpinion: Every home needs a disaster response plan – Auckland Council bossOPINION: Many Aucklanders are still recovering from those events. Some never will.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.26 Sep 03:34 AM
WorldPotentially ‘catastrophic’ cyclone on collision course with Florida coastHurricane Helene has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm.26 Sep 03:21 AM
World'Disaster': Storm Boris toll rises to 22High winds and heavy rainfall have hit Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.17 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandElectricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come todayAn unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of SeptemberMetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September. Video / MetserviceWatch16 Sep 03:49 AM
WorldTyphoon Yagi: At least 24 dead, hundreds injured in VietnamThe typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.09 Sep 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hitsThunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.29 Aug 06:58 AM
LiveNew ZealandWellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves northAnother band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.26 Aug 06:09 AM
New ZealandFresh warnings, watches issued as heavy rain, wind and snow hit countryPeople are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.29 Jul 03:59 AM
