New ZealandPM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean upPrime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandChill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zeroTemps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.04 Jul 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'03 Jul 07:13 AM
New ZealandFlood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnightCook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.02 Jul 07:10 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
World‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in CaribbeanBeryl, the earliest Cat 4 on record, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 225km/h.01 Jul 06:58 PM
New ZealandSnow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits countryRain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warning as subantarctic blast to sweep over NZMetService has issued a raft of weather warnings as a wintry cold front hits NZ on Monday.30 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandMissing Hawke's Bay man's body found by contractorPolice said Earle 'Pat' Taka was found by a contractor carrying out flood protection work.28 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandRain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's BayThe end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.28 Jun 12:19 AM
New Zealand'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandShowers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuationsHundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecialist Water Rescue Teams head out to assist in WairoaFire and Emergency Specialist Water Rescue Teams are onsite in Wairoa assisting with the severe weather. Video / Fire and EmergencyWatch26 Jun 07:29 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Christopher Luxon on the situation on the East CoastPrime Minister Christopher Luxon responded to questions about the effects of extreme weather on the East Coast. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jun 02:51 AM
KahuEast Coast spared worst of flooding: debris being cleared, some power outagesEast Coast communities are keeping a close eye on weather conditions after heavy rainfall.26 Jun 02:16 AM
New ZealandBodies found in fishermen search and East Coast storm | Focus Morning Bulletin June 26, 2024Three bodies found in the search for missing fisherman, teenager bowled at racer meet loses leg and Wynyard Quarter to be re-connected. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Jun 07:46 PM
New ZealandSchoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day delugeHeavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.24 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandHeavy fog cancels more Auckland Airport flightsThe hazy weather also caused ferry cancellations and a motorway crash this morning.24 Jun 09:08 AM
New ZealandToppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled outNorthland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.23 Jun 02:36 AM
TravelHate the short winter days? We have good news todayWe answer your common questions about this special day.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWet weather cancels Matariki-inspired event in FlaxmereThe event would have featured lanterns being floated in a pond at a park.17 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings issued, heavy rain drenching Auckland, surface floodingMetService says severe thunderstorms are possible in multiple regions overnight.16 Jun 10:43 AM
New ZealandRain drenches much of North Island, parts of SouthFriday delivered rain and thunderstorms for many as a complex trough moved over country.14 Jun 07:55 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th JuneMetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th JuneWatch14 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms to lash region: Be prepared, councils warnSeveral heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.13 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possibleSeveral heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.12 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandWeather: East Cape in for a soaking, with front dragging in heavy rainThe region's in for a heavy soaking.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum fined by police after driving children to school in iced-over carPolice are urging motorists to defrost their windscreens as winter sets in.12 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandMetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16thMetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16thWatch12 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandCold frosty snap across the South Island; temperatures plunge below zeroMild start to the week ends with sudden cold snap.11 Jun 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Vigorous sub-tropical jet stream': Rainmaker brewing over Tasman Sea to drench NZRain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.11 Jun 04:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later todayStrong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch09 Jun 01:51 AM
New Zealand15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit AucklandResidents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.08 Jun 09:33 PM