New ZealandStill and chilly autumn so far for TaupōAutumn continues to bring generally still, settled weather to Taupō.07 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandChristchurch plunges to 0C, worse chills to comeWe got chills and they're multiplying.05 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandWeather: Auckland has coldest morning of 2024 so far, cool temperatures to remain into next weekMetService said Akl's Saturday temp coolest the city had been since October last year.04 May 08:32 AM
New ZealandDry spell continues for Gisborne regionLess than 50 per cent of average rainfall has fallen over three months.02 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandHail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZFlooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.01 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandLa Nina approaches: How wet and cold will this winter be?It’s goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina - but what does it all mean?29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldDevastation left by a deadly tornado in ChinaFive people were killed and 33 others injured by a tornado that hit Guangzhou in China. Video / APWatch29 Apr 12:32 AM
New ZealandSunny start to week turns to chilly, wet beginning of MayIt's set to be a colder than average few weeks for New Zealand.28 Apr 05:24 PM
New ZealandHailstorm hits Christchurch AirportA Christchurch resident was caught in a hail storm at Christchurch Airport. Video / Kelly WatsonWatch26 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Severe thunderstorm hits Christchurch, region blanketed by hail and rainOne resident described a hailstorm near Christchurch Airport as 'an intense 10 minutes'.26 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandGovernment challenges, reforms and Anzac Day | Focus Morning Bulletin April 25, 2024The government is challenged once again as we celebrate Anzac Day. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandAnzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South IslandIt's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.23 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandGoodbye El Nino, hello La Nina? What to expect for the NZ winter and beyondThe El Nino of 2023-24 is officially over. What's in store for the rest of the year?21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trainsPeople ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.12 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east WaikatoCoromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.11 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandMarlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelledRestrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.11 Apr 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Dark day for science': Up to 90 jobs to be cut at Niwa - more than 10% of staffThe proposed cuts amount to more than one in 10 staff - about 13% of its workforce.08 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandAuckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr delugeWest Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandIntense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threatA moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilly start but 'perfect driving conditions' for Easter MondayMultiple areas in the central North Island may see frost this morning.31 Mar 08:45 PM
WorldNearly 20 million facing hunger due to drought in southern AfricaIt's the result of extreme weather patterns that experts say are becoming more frequent.31 Mar 06:07 AM
New ZealandSunny weekend ahead for NorthlandNorthland looks forward to a sunny weekend29 Mar 12:47 AM
LiveNew ZealandEaster exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashesTraffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.28 Mar 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wet Saturday for north, patchy showers, fine breaks for southMetService says we are also likely to see warmer nights.21 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandWeather: Coldest morning of the year heralds week of chilly nightsThe sun has shone for St Patrick's Day festivities, but cool nights lie ahead.17 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandSnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandBrynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so farKiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.12 Mar 11:24 PM
New ZealandColdest weekend of year so far? Antarctic air mass to hit NZMarch is about to feel more like May, as a polar surge brings chilly weekend temperatures.11 Mar 11:11 PM
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