Extreme rainfall kills thousands as floods wreak havoc across four continents
New York Times: Scientist warns "extreme events are getting stronger everywhere".
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NZ to get hotter, faster than previously expected - Niwa
New Zealand could be 3C warmer by the end of the century.
Electricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come today
An unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.
Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
The MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 17th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Tuesday 17th September Video / MetService
Viral video shows Venice tourists stuck in knee-deep water
People are shown calmly wading through knee-deep water in gumboots.
Breanna Muriwai search and chilly blast hits NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin September 17, 2024
Police search property in hunt for Breanna Muriwai's remains, wild weather hits parts of the country and suspect in Trump assassination attempt appears in court.
Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.
'Be ready': Heavy rain lashes Auckland, more thunderstorms incoming
A wintry blast will envelop most regions.
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September. Video / Metservice
'That's weather, right?' Ex-Cup sailor on conditions and reliability of forecasting
Jon Bilger spent 10 years managing the weather department with Alinghi.
Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand
'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September.
Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
Snow hits the South Island
Parts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George Heard
‘Fair bit of snow’ building in parts of South Island
And as for snow in Auckland next week? Unlikely.
South Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow looms
With lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September. Video / MetService
Council's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - review
There was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.
'Please don't ever let it happen again': Wairoa residents beg council to act on flood review
Inquiry reveals regional council ignored residents and lacked a river bar management plan.
Far North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installed
The programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.
Snow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surge
Weather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th Video / MetService
Wairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residents
The review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.
Watch: Typhoon causes bridge collapse in Vietnam, death toll rises
A bus carrying 20 people was swept into a flooded stream.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain, isolated small tornadoes: NZ faces weather lashing
Parts of the South Island may experience snow down to 900m.
Typhoon Yagi: At least 24 dead, hundreds injured in Vietnam
The typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui
MetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.
Severe winds, thunderstorms and hail possible for parts of NZ tomorrow
A typical messy start to spring, with more blustery westerlies in store for the week.
'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North Island
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.
Building submerged after significant storm lashes Milford Sound
The dramatic photo only starts to show the extent of the damage.
Sunshine turning to wind and rain for the weekend
Wetter conditions are expected to arrive on Saturday.