WorldAutumn heatwave hits southeast Australia, events cancelledExtreme and severe heatwave conditions are hitting Melbourne in autumn.09 Mar 08:41 PM
New ZealandBye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizonTemperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.06 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandTaupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry FebruaryThere were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.05 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandStorm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits GreymouthMuch of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandParts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets inMetservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.03 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expectedA smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrivesConditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.29 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand'One to put on the calendar': Rogue weather week could spoil Hawke's Bay's autumn'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'29 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAutumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off seasonMetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.29 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandSummer's ending - what does autumn weather have in store for NZ?"We can expect periods of subtropical rainfall coming in."26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCruel Summer: Has Taylor Swift sent some 'Midnight Rain' to Hawke's Bay?Taylor's 'Midnight Rain' has crossed the Tasman, but Hawke's Bay may be lucky.25 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandExtreme winds to lash South Island as heat continues for rest of NZWind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hitTemperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.18 Feb 06:59 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandExpect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco FestivalHot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.14 Feb 01:55 AM
WorldFirst tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in FebruaryWinter tornadoes are almost unheard of, especially in northern states.11 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandParts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the countryNew Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekendFenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.04 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandSnow to scorching: Health warnings as hottest weather of summer forecastHealth officials warn people to stay cool and hydrated.03 Feb 05:26 PM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandTauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beachThe warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.30 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay farmers generally welcoming of wet weather despite variabilityFederated Farmers Hawke's Bay president Jim Galloway welcomes the spell of wet weather.30 Jan 02:04 AM
New Zealand88mm of rainfall as ‘welcome top-up’ jangles a few nervesPeople shouldn’t put away their raincoats and umbrellas just yet.28 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in TaranakiSlips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.28 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandThousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weatherPolice said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.28 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay among busiest areas in NZ for ambulance call-outsWeather events and Covid-19 are considered to be among reasons why.27 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary WeekendRain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.26 Jan 06:46 PM
New Zealand'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 04:37 PM
New ZealandRain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floodsHoliday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.25 Jan 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancerRichard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold frontKawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning in North Island; Auckland sees fifth hottest dayThe potential heavy rain could see flash flooding around streams, gullies and urban areas.21 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland records fifth hottest day, severe thunderstorm warnings issued, Masterton hits 33CNext week could bring overnight temperatures in the single digits.21 Jan 04:56 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
