Weather
Heavy wind and rain alerts for many areas through Thursday
Heavy rains are on their way and some areas could face 160mm, while strong winds are also expected in some places.
Warning as strong winds arrive around country, snow showers in south
A trough brings a risk of severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120km/h in exposed places.
Gale and snow warnings issued for next two days
Severe gales are expected, as well as snow and strong winds that could approach gales in parts, MetService warns.
High avalanche risk closes Milford Road
Volatile weather over the next few days could bring further disruptions, increased avalanche hazard and road closures.
Severe thunderstorm alert over central and eastern North Island
There is heavy rain, hail, squally wind gusts and frequent lightning forecast until 5pm.
More rain, thunderstorms on way as downpour causes slip
It'll be a fairly unsettled looking Friday for most around the country. Audio
Wet weather forecast for western parts of country
Don't swap the gumboots for jandals just yet - more wet weather is on the way for western parts of New Zealand, but eastern areas are set to see the sun as the weekend arrives. Metservice… Audio
Extra power provided after overnight demand surge
Transpower says measures taken by generators last night has avoided the chance of a power shortage this morning. Demand surged last night and again this morning because of freezing temperatures… Audio
Thunderstorms, gales, cold temperatures hit as spring starts
Strong winds and thunderstorms hit Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Coromandel last night - with 120 kilometer per hour winds leaving some Auckland homes without power. The South Island… Audio
Weather: Cold snap continues with sub-zero temperatures
Wednesday morning is the coldest of the week so far, following the snow on Tuesday.
Pacific meteorologists gather in Vanuatu this week
Severe weather events and setting priorities for Pacific meteorology directors will be discussed in Vanuatu. Audio
Weather: Road snowfall warnings continue in South Island
MetService has warnings in place for snowfall on Arthur's Pass and Milford Road on Wednesday as winter-like conditions continue.
Power outages across Auckland, residents urged to charge devices
Auckland's power company is suggesting people charge their devices as weather-related outages affect north and western parts of the city.
Cold blast moves up the country
Wintry blasts are hitting all over the country today. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, but new rules about slash are threatening its survival.
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, and new rules about slash are threatening its survival. Audio
Intense rain, thunderstorms expected for Northland, Auckland
MetService meteorologist John Law says small tornadoes are not out of the question with the North Island's west coast most at risk of damage from strong winds. Audio
More snow blankets South Island
There's been another dumping of snow overnight for parts of the South Island. MetService meterologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Lower South Island braces for more snow
A slow-moving front over the south of the South Island is bringing "significant" snow for Queenstown Lakes, Southland and inland Otago, as well as heavy rain.
Weekend weather: Heavy rain and snow on the cards
Heavy rain is on the cards for western and central parts of the North Island today, with heavy snow forecast for much of the South Island on Sunday.
