Polar storm: 11,000 lightning strikes zap south, 200 km/h gusts blast alps
While the south bears the storm's worst, 6m waves and gales are set to hit the north.
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Labour loses support, Yanfei Bao search paused and nurses accept settlement | Focus Morning Bulletin August 1, 2023
The latest political poll is in, the search for missing real estate agent paused for another day and a historic pay equity settlement gets across the line for our nurses. Video / NZ Herald / AP
New study: How did NZ’s extreme summer affect our young people?
Researchers to track young Kiwis' wellbeing after summer's extreme weather events.
Weather 'triple whammy': Snow storm for south and strong gales for Auckland
There is light at the end of the tunnel with more settled weather at the end of the week.
'The road has now collapsed': The residents who fear they'll be cut off
Auckland Transport says the slip is still moving, hindering a fix.
'More water than the Amazon': What we're learning about NZ's giant rain-makers
"Atmospheric rivers" shown to contribute huge chunk of monthly rainfall in west and north.
MetService National Weather: July 31st - August 1st
MetService National Weather: July 31st - August 1st. Video / MetService
Ice-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay
"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."
MetService Wellington Weather: August 1st
MetService Wellington Weather: August 1st. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch Weather: August 1st
MetService Christchurch Weather: August 1st. Video / MetService
MetService Auckland Weather: August 1st
MetService Auckland Weather: August 1st. Video / MetService
Rain, wind and snow warnings expected for South Island
Heavy rain warnings are in place for the South Island this week, with strong winds predicted in the upper South Island and lower North Island and snow warnings put in place for the Otago and Southland regions. Video / MetService
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Wild weather looms: Late winter storm set to bring gales, thunderstorms, heavy snow
MetService is set to issue a series of severe weather warnings later this morning.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by a car
Road closed, pedestrian in serious condition as fog hampers visibility.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
A MetService meterologist said Wednesday was the day to look out for.
'Big smiles, sunburn and sore legs': Ski operators stoked with two metres of snowfall
"It feels like a reward for everyone’s who’s hung in there."
Northern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZ
The Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?
Weather: Frosty NZ morning to develop into clear skies and sunshine
No severe weather watches or warnings are in place over New Zealand this weekend.
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.
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.