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Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred
Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department
Before and after footage of Gold Coast beach reveals damage from ex-cyclone Alfred
Before and after footage of Pal beach on thte Gold Coast beach reveals the damage caused by ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / Supplied
Aerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up begins
An Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue Helicopter
Civil Defence Controller sends a message to the public following Mangawhai disaster
John Burt, Kaipara Civil Defence management local controller warns people of the danger in Mangawhai and urges them to stay home, stay away if possible. Video / NZ Herald
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 17th-19th January
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 17th-19th January. Video / MetService
Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update
Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetService
MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th Video / MetService
MetService National Weather: October 29th - November 2nd
MetService National Weather: October 29th - November 2nd Video / MetService
Labour weekend road toll at zero, US far right commentator to tour NZ | NZ Herald News Update
The labour weekend road toll remains at zero with less than 24 hours to go. The country still has a shortage of doctors. Far right US commentator Candace Owens hopes to tour NZ.
MetService National Weather: October 25th - 28th
MetService National Weather: October 25th - 28th. Video / MetService
First look at landslide-damaged Dunedin home after flooding
A South Dunedin family has seen the aftermath of a landslide that demolished parts of their home following flooding in the Otago region. Video / TVNZ
Otago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garage
Devastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ Herald
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September - Tuesday 24th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September
MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd
MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetService
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September. Video / MetService
Snow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surge
Weather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th Video / MetService
Building submerged after significant storm lashes Milford Sound
The dramatic photo only starts to show the extent of the damage.
Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island
Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH
33,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours; more thunderstorms to target north, west
Snow is falling in the south while heavy rain and gales are set to lash much of NZ.
Snow in South Island, hail, thunderstorms and gales as polar vortex blasts country
A polar vortex from Antarctica is clipping the edge of New Zealand, bringing chilly weather to the whole country today including snow to near sea level in the lower South Island.
MetService Severe Weather: Monday August 19
It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.