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MetService Weather New Zealand: August 24th - 26th
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 24th - 26th

Cold front surges up country
Cold front surges up country and Queenstown seems to be the worst affected area in New Zealand. / ODT

Focus: Climate Change makes for grim outlook
Experts warn climate change will bring more extreme weather events to New Zealand.

Cold front surges up country, here's how to stay warm
"It might be time for the electric blankets and hot water bottles."

Rude awakening as bitter blast sends temps plunging
Temperatures dropped to -3C in places and snow is falling Queenstown.

Wild weather brings snow to Southland
Snow hits the far south in Lumsden, as lightning and snow hits hard around the country. / Supplied by Imran Baloch

Winter's bite: Brutal storm unleashes rain, thunder, snow
More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.

MetService: Thunderstorms, tornadoes on way
Potentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.

Snow and flooding hit the South
Snowfall has trapped one car on the Crown Range Rd already.

MetService Weather New Zealand: August 22nd - 24th
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 22nd - 24th

Marvellous May: Why many spots have seen record warmth
Many spots across NZ have been enjoying their warmest May on the books - until now.

MetService Severe Weather Update: May 22nd - 23rd
MetService Severe Weather Update: May 22nd - 23rd

Your weather: Winter storms start to rock the country
Prepare for a day of tumult today as early winter storms arrive.

Heavy rain and winds to batter country
Wild weather seen on the weekend is tipped to make a return, prompting flood warning.

MetService Weather New Zealand: August 21st - 23rd
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 21st - 23rd

MetService Severe Weather Update: 21st - 23rd May
MetService Severe Weather Update: 21st - 23rd May

Raw: Major damage to houses in New Plymouth after tornado
Raw: Emergency services responded to 37 tornado-related incidents Monday night, as a tornado tore through New Plymouth uprooting trees and iron roofing from houses. / Video by Abe Leach