‘Miles different’: Water park owner feels ‘victimised’ by iPhone weather app
App keeps reporting temperature is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts, she says.
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Wet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZ
The first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.
Job cuts, rat infestations, meth lollies: A look back at the biggest NZ news of 2024
A look back at the biggest headlines in NZ in 2024.
New Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues
MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches.
‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gather
One resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.
New Year Honours list released and five charged over Liam Payne’s death | NZ Herald News Update
The New Year Honours list has been released and a wet end to the year for Rhythm and Vines.
New Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelled
A MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.
‘Thrown over the trees’: Shock as ‘little tornado’ picks up tent full of holidayers
The family are shocked — but luckily without bad injuries after the Canterbury incident.
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
A day or two late for a white Christmas in Hawke’s Bay
Hail has been reported following MetService forecast.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s Bay
Hail warnings could be issued at any time and at short notice.
Rhythm and Thunderstorms: Wet finish to 2024 as heavy rain to afflict NZ
The North Island's central, eastern and southern areas are set to see the worst weather.
Mixed weather to welcome new year as North basks in sun, South faces rain
Contaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.
Soggy lead-up to the New Year as fresh weather system moves up NZ
Festivalgoers are in for a soaking as rain and wind move in from the east.
Fallen trees and near misses on Tairāwhiti highway during wind and record rainfall
Police advised motorists to avoid SH2 near the Wharerata Ranges due to fallen trees.
Metservice Severe weather 27-29 December
Metservice Severe weather 27-29 December. Video / Metservice
Metservice National weather 27-29 December
Metservice National weather 27-29 December. Video / Metservice
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Letters: How to boost safety for kids on electric scooters
OPINION: It 'requires a mix of regulation, education, and community engagement'.
‘Take extra care’: Warnings as giant seas, severe winds threaten holiday plans
A low-pressure system to the east is forecast to drive in southerlies.
Millions on high alert as Australia bushfires grow
Extreme Boxing Day weather conditions raise fire danger across several Australian states.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
Northland weather: What to expect this Christmas
What does the weather have in store for Northlanders this festive season?
Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
Logs flow again over the Eastland Port wharf
Eastland Port open for business again over the weekend after stormy weather.
'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New Zealand
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
Lightning strike: Thousands without power in the North Island, outages hit South Island
The outages are possibly due to lightning strikes.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update
Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.