New ZealandHomes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records on Sunday.11 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandHigh temperatures to persist across NZ on Monday with some showersMany centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records today.11 Jan 08:58 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger10 Jan 12:26 AM
WorldWestern Europe braces for heavy snow fall and strong winds as storm approachesWatch09 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandJanuary temperature records could fall as hot spell forecastFire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.08 Jan 07:04 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 8 - 11 JanuaryMetService afternoon weather update: 8 - 11 January. Video / MetServiceWatch08 Jan 01:48 AM
New ZealandNZ's hottest day, wettest and sunniest centre: 2025 weather wrap for BoPSmall town records NZ's top temperature of 2025 at a sizzling 35.6C.08 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hundreds of lightning strikes recorded as 'amazing' electrical storm hits'We were all listening for the thunder and we were like, ‘there’s no thunder'.'07 Jan 11:04 PM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty electrical storm: Lightning strikes in RotoruaSpectacular lightning strikes that lit up the sky over Rotorua on Wednesday night were captured from Western Heights. Video / Sue AtkinsonWatch07 Jan 07:40 PM
New Zealand'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, January 7, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Hacker claims ManageMyHealth hack ending and Trump has no claim to Greenland, says Danish MP | Wednesday, January 7, 2026Watch07 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: Wednesday, January 7, 2026.MetService severe weather warning: Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch07 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy hail in Auckland, torrential rain, lightning on way for upper North IslandA swathe of weather watches and warnings cover the top half of the North Island.03 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits AucklandA central Auckland home was struck by lightning, causing its roof to burst into flames as thunderstorms hit the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandMetService weekend weather forecast 2 January 2026: Cooler wet weather over the weekendCool and showery before the sun returns. Video/MetServiceWatch02 Jan 05:58 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026Thundery weather and heavy rain for Upper North Island and AucklandWatch02 Jan 05:49 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandMetService national weather update: December 31 - January 1MetService national weather update: December 31 - January 1. Video / MetServiceWatch31 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, December 31, 2025Morning Headlines | New Year 2026 Honours released and ambulance crews brace for busy night | Wednesday, December 31, 2025Watch30 Dec 07:13 PM
New ZealandMetService national weather update: Tuesday 30 DecemberMetService national weather update: Tuesday 30 December. Video / MetServiceWatch30 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, December 30, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Call for more police on Karangahape Rd and severe winds continue to batter parts of New Zealand | Tuesday, December 30, 2025Watch30 Dec 12:21 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, December 30, 2025Morning Headlines | Bad weather may last till end of the year and record number of first-home buyers | Tuesday, December 30, 2025Watch29 Dec 07:05 PM
New ZealandRhythm and Vines mud chaosFestival-goers across the North Island experienced a muddy night as torrential rain drenched campsites. Video / Tyler TantinWatch29 Dec 06:43 PM
