Evacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown
‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'
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Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warning
It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.
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‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
'Super dumb': Kayakers take on roaring Dunedin Water of Leith rivers
One person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.
Dunedin kayakers braves rising waters of Leith River
Adventurous Dunedin kayakers have taken to the rising water of the Leith River as the region prepares for a heavy dump of rain. Video / Jared Greenwood
Severe flooding in Dunedin
The highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / Supplied
MetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 October
MetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 October
Auroras in Auckland incoming? Unusually intense solar flare blasted from the Sun
Astro-photographers could soon be in for another treat: Nasa records a major solar flare.
Weather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h gales
MetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rd
MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rd. Video / Metservice
Intense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper north
Auckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.
Warning to boaties as bad weather approaches
Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Downpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout October
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hit
Rescue efforts continue as 2.5 million are without power and 37 killed in North Carolina.
'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warnings
Month's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.
Travelling over the school holidays? Here’s what you need to know
NZTA warns drivers to take care, with lots of people being on the road in the holidays.
Sunny start across country to holiday week but rain, snow snap looms
Make the most of the fine weather ahead of the next stormy spell to hit midweek.
Fine start to daylight saving and school holidays
MetService forecasts a warm start to the school holidays in Hawke’s Bay with clear skies.
Opinion: Every home needs a disaster response plan – Auckland Council boss
OPINION: Many Aucklanders are still recovering from those events. Some never will.
Severe stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?
Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.
Govt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetService
Minister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.
Spring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZ
Multiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September - Tuesday 24th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September
Wind, rain and snow: More messy spring weather to hit NZ this week
Rainy fronts are set to sweep over NZ this week, with gale-strength winds possible.
'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outages
From 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.
MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd
MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetService
Westerly rain bands hitting but more respite expected from freezing temperatures
Auckland expects a fine weekend and most of NZ enjoys dry skies during sunlight hours.
Extreme rainfall kills thousands as floods wreak havoc across four continents
New York Times: Scientist warns "extreme events are getting stronger everywhere".
NZ to get hotter, faster than previously expected - Niwa
New Zealand could be 3C warmer by the end of the century.