Niwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winter
After a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.
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Huge hailstorm hits Auckland, thunderstorms to rumble across region in coming hours
Squally thunderstorms are sweeping across Auckland this afternoon.
Auckland hit by hail
Hail hits multiple parts of Auckland. Video / Edward Swift / Nick De Friez / Rachel Maher
Sun for Hawke’s Bay this weekend after hairy Friday start
A reward for weathering a possible thunderstorm will be sun.
Govt looking at rivalry between weather forecasting agencies
The Government may shake up a long-running rivalry between MetService and Niwa.
Is climate change making cloudbursts more frequent?
Experts are alarmed by the increase in extreme weather-related events.
More back-to-back La Nina years likely with climate change, study suggests
Back-to-back La Nina events, like we've just seen, may become more frequent, study finds.
Typhoon displaces 12,000 people in the Philippines
There were no immediate reports of casualties after the typhoon.
'Powerful' double water spouts hit Taranaki
Two water spouts have dazzled Taranaki locals.
Sinkholes could open up in other areas of Auckland says council
Heavy rains could cause more sinkholes to open across Auckland.
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
Rush-hour delays as trains cancelled, winds slow traffic on Harbour Bridge
Waka Kotahi has issued an amber alert for the harbour bridge from 1am until 11am.
Harbour bridge warning as severe gales tipped to hit country tomorrow
Waka Kotahi has issued an amber alert for the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow morning.
Whanganui in for 'very changeable weather'
Heavy showers are predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Weather: Temperatures plunge and and strong winds blow this week
Those attending the NZ v Philippines match should back an extra jacket, experts warn.
Revealed: Fifa's radical plans if weather turns ugly during World Cup in NZ
The only previous Women’s World Cup to be staged in winter was in China in 1991.
Dozens die in flash floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Officials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains has killed at least 44 people.
More than 30 flights cancelled, delayed after fog blankets Auckland, Waikato
Auckland Airport has issued a fog warning for travellers.
'There was panic': Massive evacuation under way on Greek island of Rhodes
Wildfires are burning for a sixth day in Rhodes on three fronts.
Residents urged to evacuate as rain causes havoc in Canterbury, SH1 bridge closed
Several parts of the major Canterbury highways are closed due to slips.
Heavy rain and snow cause havoc in South Island
Civil Defence says people should be ready as the region braces for more rain.
South Island to brace for severe weather impact after North Island battered
A slow-moving low over northern NZ is forecast to move slowly southeast this weekend.
Wild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commuters
There are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.
Coromandel storm: Paediatric occupational therapist has to reshedule all appointments
102mm of rain has fallen in eight hours with more to come.
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast as amber alert issued for Harbour Bridge
Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the bridge.
Heavy rain set to lash opening match of Fifa Women's World Cup
MetService says waterproof layers will be particularly handy for the journey home.
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Government announces plan to future-proof regions impacted by severe weather
Govt to provide support for volunteers and community workers suffering burnout.