Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.
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MetService Christchurch Weather: October 21st - 23rd
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 21st - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: October 21st - 23rd
MetService Wellington Weather: October 21st - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService Auckland Weather: October 21st - 23rd
MetService Auckland Weather: October 21st - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: October 20th - 23rd
MetService National Weather: October 20th - 23rd. Video / Metservice
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 20th - 22nd
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 20th - 22nd
MetService Wellington Weather: October 20th - 22nd
MetService Wellington Weather: October 20th - 22nd
MetService Auckland Weather: October 20th - 22nd
MetService Auckland Weather: October 20th - 22nd
MetService National Weather: October 19th - 22nd
MetService National Weather: October 19th - 22nd
Sunny Labour Weekend ahead - but will you be able to swim in Auckland?
Twenty Auckland beaches are still unsafe to cool off at this long weekend.
Niwa warns of strong cyclones coming to Pacific
The weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.
Huge 24 hour rainfall but conditions expected to improve
A break of clear weather was expected to arrive in time for the long weekend.
MetService National Weather: October 18th - 20th
MetService National Weather: October 18th - 20th. Video / Metservice
MetService Auckland Weather: October 19th - 21st
MetService Auckland Weather: October 19th - 21st. Video / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: October 19th - 21st
MetService Wellington Weather: October 19th - 21st. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: October 17th - 19th
MetService National Weather: October 17th - 19th.
MetService Auckland Weather: October 18th - 20th
MetService Auckland Weather: October 18th - 20th.
MetService Wellington Weather: October 18th - 20th
MetService Wellington Weather: October 18th - 20th.
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 18th - 20th
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 18th - 20th. Video / MetService
Rain, hail and thunder all forecast for Wellington
Temperature drops rapidly as the morning's wild winds start to ease.
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 17th - 19th
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 17th - 19th Video / MetService
MetService Wellington Weather: October 17th - 19th
MetService Wellington Weather: October 17th - 19th Video / MetService
MetService Auckland Weather: October 17th - 19th
MetService Auckland Weather: October 17th - 19th Video / MetService
MetService National Weather: October 16th - 19th
MetService National Weather: October 16th - 19th Video / MetService
Strong gusts over 110km/h cancel six Wellington Airport flights
Yesterday, strong winds also affected flights in and out of Christchurch Airport.
Wild weather: Gusts top 200km/h, lift roofs, down power lines and trees in Canterbury
Gusts have topped 200km/h in Canterbury today.
Simulated cyclone a test for emergency teams
“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 12th - 14th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 12th - 14th. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: October 12th - 13th
MetService National Weather: October 12th - 13th. Video / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: October 13th - 15th
MetService Wellington Weather: October 13th - 15th. Video / Metservice
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 13th - 15th
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 13th - 15th. Video / Metservice
MetService Auckland Weather: October 13th - 15th
MetService Auckland Weather: October 13th - 15th. Video / Metservice