Watch: ‘Wild’ - Moment Auckland sailors come face-to-face with eye of big waterspout
'We knew we had to get the sails down'.
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MetService Christchurch weather: November 22nd
MetService Christchurch weather: November 22nd.
MetService Wellington weather: November 22nd
MetService Wellington weather: November 22nd.
MetService National weather: November 18th-23rd
MetService National weather: November 18th-23rd.
Frightening moment Auckland sailor metres away from eye of wild waterspout
Frightening moment Auckland sailor metres away from eye of wild waterspout. Video / Daniel Leech / Jenna Smith
Watch: Houses flooded in Canterbury forest town
Houses and streets flooded in Canterbury Peel forest town. Video / Supplied
Watch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on video
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
Massive slip in the Kaimai Range
Wild weather has caused flooding and a massive slip in the North Island's Kaimai range. Video / Nick Drysdale
Huge water spout on Auckland's North Shore
A huge water spout has been sighted off Castor Bay on Auckland's North Shore. Video / Conrad Gair
Water spout over Taranaki
A truck driver moving south outside Urenui has captured a massive water spout over Taranaki. Video / Derek Wilson
'Stay indoors': Flooding as fierce storm wreaks havoc in Auckland
MetService warns people to beware of fallen trees and power lines.
Watch: Water pours through lights at Middlemore Hospital
Severe thunderstorms have lashed the Auckland region causing flooding and damage to property. Video / Supplied
Rain, wind and thunderstorms to continue throughout weekend
What to expect for the weekend after heavy rain across New Zealand yesterday.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
Weather: Thunderstorms, heavy wind gusts expected to hit North and South Islands
Kiwis should prepare for sticky and wet weather as several fronts move over the country.
Severe thunderstorms: More than 2500 lightning strikes blast North Island
The weather extremes will continue, with some places seeing sun and some seeing thunder
Electrical storms set to strike across North Island, fears of flash flooding and slips
The warning starts after lunch and goes into the evening.
MetService National weather: November 16th-18th
MetService National weather: November 16th-18th.
Severe thunderstorm watches issued for much of North Island
Thunderstorms are expected about central parts of the North Island this evening.
Salmon declining as water warms in Dunedin
Catching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.
Tropical Otago? Dunedin Airport warmer than Rarotonga
Some places around the South Island recorded warmer temperatures than Rarotonga.
West of Wellington climate change projections
West of Wellington climate change projections. Video / NIWA
MetService National weather: November 14th-16th
MetService National weather: November 14th-16th
MetService Christchurch weather: November 15th
MetService Christchurch weather: November 15th
Thunderstorms over NZ not expected to affect RWC final
Black Ferns should face England under clear skies at Eden Park tonight.
‘One hell of a night’: Hurricane-force rain and wind lash North Island
Evacuations have occurred in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast as river levels rise.
Watch: Major flooding in Tokomaru Bay
Tokomaru Bay, East Coast flooding. Video / Tane TeUrunga Hare Carlson
MetService Severe weather: November 12th
Rain for much of the North Island on Friday, with heavy falls and easterly gales affecting the north and east. Warnings and Watches are in place, including a severe thunderstorm watch for Northland and Auckland through this evening. Conditions then improving through the weekend. Warm temperatures expected for most this weekend as high pressure moves in.