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Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.
Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm
A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 7th - April 8th
Metservice says there will be strong winds, rain, possibly thunder, hail and a switch to colder temperatures to begin the week.
Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Environment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ Herald
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 4th - April 6th
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 4th - April 6th Video / MetService
Pair rescued from Nelson flood waters in day of wild weather
Heavy rain has slammed the country.
Upper North Island braces for overnight downpours before Friday rush hour chaos
Aucklanders may be in for a long commute to work tomorrow morning, with heavy rain tipped.
Why this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ drought
Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.
'Atmospheric river': Large weather system set to strike NZ
A large weather system approaching from the Tasman Sea is set to strike mid-week.
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
MetService National Weather: March 17th - March 19th
MetService National Weather: March 17th - March 19th Video / MetService
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
Severe gales and heavy rain set to batter parts of the country
An active front is set to move across the country on Monday and Tuesday.
Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred
Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department
Before and after footage of Gold Coast beach reveals damage from ex-cyclone Alfred
Before and after footage of Pal beach on thte Gold Coast beach reveals the damage caused by ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / Supplied
MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th
MetService National Weather: March 10th - March 13th. Video / MetService
Damage shown as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast
Damage is shown in this video as Ex-Cyclone Alfred hits the Gold Coast this weekend. Video / Lulu Wood
Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News Update
Ex-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ Herald
Cyclone Zelia heads for Australia, port closures and emergency warnings
Ports and operations were shut down as emergency warnings were issued.
Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island
MetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.
Summer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi Day
Fine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.
Metservice National Weather: January 31st - February 2nd
Metservice National Weather: January 31st - February 2nd Video / MetService
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury
Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.
Neighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experience
Nick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Fire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disaster
Fire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Aerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up begins
An Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue Helicopter