New Zealand'Mini tornado' hitsCowper Street residents were today cleaning up the aftermath of a "phenomenal" wind that struck before dawn this morning.14 Nov 11:16 PM
New Zealand140km/h wind gustsStrong wind gusts of up to 140km/h are barrelling up the country felling trees, power lines and lifting roofs, emergency services say.14 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandWeather: Fire up the barbieIt's a great day across most of the country for firing up the barbie or getting a tan on.10 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandDon't forget to change your clocksIt will be a wet start to the school holidays, but the weather is set to clear by Monday, MetService says.26 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandJohn Key delayed by heavy fogBad weather in the North Island has temporarily delayed the Prime Minister's campaign day in Rotorua.12 Sep 09:14 PM
New ZealandHeavy showers, thunderstorms for North IslandThe top of the North Island continues to cop wet weather as a band of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms moves south from Northland towards Auckland.05 Sep 04:07 AM
New ZealandNorthland weather warningNorthland has been warned that more flooding and slips could occur with heavy rain and severe gales forecasted over the weekend.29 Aug 10:29 PM
New ZealandA winter wonderlandThe central North Island has woken to a winter wonderland this morning, with a fresh dumping of snow proving a boost for skiers but a bane for motorists.08 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandRain expected in most regionsIt is a wet day across the country today, and most places can expect to be hit by rain or showers.03 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandAugust temperature record blown awayA 67-year August temperature record for Dunedin melted yesterday as strong northwesterly winds buffeted the region.02 Aug 01:53 AM
New ZealandBlack ice causes road chaosBlack ice has caused several crashed on State Highway 5 this morning, with parts of central North Island experiencing temperatures well below zero.18 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandNorthland to prepare for floodingThe Civil Defence has warned Northland to prepare for further flooding as heavy rain and gale force winds lash the region again this weekend.18 Jul 10:28 PM
New ZealandTrapped school girls rescuedA group of school girls and their two instructors have been rescued after spending a night in the Waikato bush when they became trapped by a rising river.13 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandWoman remains missingThe search for a woman missing in Waitangi River floodwaters since early this morning has been suspended. It will resume tomorrow morning.12 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandStorm causes chaosTorrential rain caused flooding and closed roads in Auckland and Waiheke this afternoon, with a number of people having to be rescued from rising floodwaters.12 Jul 12:07 AM
New ZealandAucklanders still without powerSome Aucklanders remain without hot water after Tuesday's damaging storm.15 Jun 02:43 AM
New ZealandSnow season beginsA quartet of excited teenagers camped out under picnic tables overnight to earn the bragging rights of enjoying New Zealand's first snow powder this year.06 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandBrace for a chilly weekendBlustery gales have knocked out power to 1600 properties in the Wairarapa today.24 May 01:04 AM
New ZealandEl Nino could help glaciersThe El Nino weather event predicted to dump rain on the West Coast this year could actually help the rapidly retreating glaciers, according to a scientist.17 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandWhangarei hail storm 'came out of nowhere'A brief hail storm that covered the ground in Whangarei seemed to come out of nowhere, said a long-time resident.10 May 02:17 AM
New ZealandStorm's effects linger onDozens of residents in pockets around Auckland remain without hot water following last week's bruising storm, while 500 homes on the West Coast still have no power.21 Apr 12:18 AM
New ZealandHot water starts flowing againAuckland residents who went without hot water for four days can finally take warm showers again, but some remain upset at how the issue has been handled.20 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandLack of information annoysSome Auckland residents have made a cold and dirty start to the long weekend, after being without hot water since Thursday night.19 Apr 02:28 AM
New ZealandLocals praised for retrieving bodiesLocal residents who assisted in retrieving a stranded truck containing the bodies of two men in the Eastern Bay of Plenty have been praised by the regional council.18 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandCyclone Lusi - your picsNZ Herald readers send in their best pics of the weather currently soaking New Zealand.14 Mar 10:12 PM
New ZealandWeather to match back-to-work bluesRain and clouds are forecast to take over the sunny skies we've been enjoying over the holidays, with temperatures also set to drop to an unseasonable low.06 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandWe're over the worstTorrential rain, high winds, and even a reported tornado have caused chaos across the country today, bringing slips, floods, evacuations, and damage to property.29 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandGrim forecast for ChristmasSanta could find himself fighting gale force winds in some areas tonight before rain heralds in Christmas Day for much of the country.24 Dec 06:50 AM
