Weathering the Storm News

Metservice National Weather: January 31st - February 2nd

Neighbour of injured Mangawhai resident recounts the experience

Nick Berthoud, an unsettled resident and worried neighbour tells the Herald about his experience through the 'tornado' like winds in Mangawhai overnight. Video / NZ Herald

New Zealand

Fire and Emergency NZ speak out on the Mangawhai disaster

Fire and Emergency NZ district manager Wipari Henwood speaks to the public following the Mangawhai disaster overnight. Video / NZ Herald

New Zealand

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.

Environment

MetService National Weather: October 25th - 28th

MetService National Weather: October 25th - 28th. Video / MetService

New Zealand

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

New Zealand

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

New Zealand

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.

New Zealand

MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th

New Zealand

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September - Tuesday 24th September

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September

New Zealand

MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd

MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetService

New Zealand

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September.

New Zealand

MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th

MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th Video / MetService

New Zealand

Building submerged after significant storm lashes Milford Sound

06 Sep 01:04 AM

The dramatic photo only starts to show the extent of the damage.

New Zealand

Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island

Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH

New Zealand

33,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours; more thunderstorms to target north, west

29 Aug 10:16 PM

Snow is falling in the south while heavy rain and gales are set to lash much of NZ.

New Zealand

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.

New Zealand

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.