New ZealandEast Coast takes a battering from stormHeavy rains in the Gisborne area have closed roads and some flood waters have been contaminated by sewage.06 Jul 10:17 PM
New ZealandFloods trap East Coast residentsFlooding on the East Coast has trapped several residents in their homes, with further heavy rain forecast for tonight putting local civil defence centres on alert.06 Jul 06:28 AM
New ZealandWild weather in GisborneThe east coast prepares for gale-force winds and heavy rains. 06 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandSix people rescued from cars in Coromandel floodingDrivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads after two cars became stranded in Coromandel floodwaters this morning.05 Jul 02:52 AM
New ZealandRain just in time for school holidaysGales and heavy rains are set to lash the North Island for the first few days of the school holidays.04 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandWintry calm before the stormAuckland boaties are being warned to check their moorings as the MetService issues a severe weather outlook, with gale force winds on the way tomorrow.02 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldMudslide sweeps through Canadian townA mudslide has destroyed about a dozen buildings in the fruit-growing region of southern British Columbia.14 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorms forecast for NorthlandNorthland is expected to suffer a deluge tonight while snow and ice pose difficulty for motorists on the roads.06 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandFlood victims prepare for more rainThe Bay of Plenty is preparing for more heavy rain as more than 100 water-damaged houses still stand empty.04 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandHoliday weather set to turn ugly - analystsHeavy rain may ruin Queen's Birthday for North Islanders with another big low barrelling out of the north Tasman Sea.03 Jun 05:01 AM
WorldHuge storm ravages NSW townThe NSW town of Lennox Head will appeal to the state government to declare the area a natural disaster.03 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMay 200 per cent wetter for some - NIWAMay was a stormy month, with more lows over the Tasman Sea and higher pressures east of the Chatham Islands whipping up more wind and rain.02 Jun 05:02 AM
New ZealandBlocked drains cause supermarket floodThe Auckland City Council is under fire after neglected storm water drains flooded a supermarket.01 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandFlood waters recede but snow on horizonFlood waters in Canterbury and Otago have begun to recede as heavy rain eases, but there's no respite with snow forecast for tonight.26 May 06:00 AM