Weather
Ten dead in Australia after thunderstorms
Ten people were killed in Australia after severe thunderstorms battered the country's east over the Christmas holidays, authorities said on Wednesday.
Girl among six killed as storms lash Australia
A nine-year-old has been killed, and more people are still missing after powerful winds and flash floods on the east coast.
Wet weather set to hit west and north of the South Island
Heavy rain watches are in place for the likes of Nelson and Buller from Friday through Saturday, says the MetService.
El Niño looms large over tourism this summer
The industry is bracing for the weather pattern during a busy season.
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
Flight and rail services in India's capital city were disrupted on Tuesday morning as a thick layer of fog enveloped the region.
Thunderstorms, wet and warm weather to finish off the year
A second severe thunderstorm warning for Gisborne has been lifted by the MetService.
Gisborne hit with intense rain this afternoon
Gisborne was hit with heavy rain this afternoon but a severe thunderstorm warning for the region has been lifted.
Woman killed by fallen tree as wild Christmas storm lashes the Gold Coast
The woman, who was in her fifties, was struck by a tree in the suburb of Helensvale, on the Gold Coast
Lightning strikes hit upper North Island as storm watch continues
Lightning strikes have been recorded in Northland and Auckland as storms roll across the top of the North Island.
Dry summer could see water use warnings through to autumn
The summer forecast is for more northwesterly winds than normal throughout the country, and dry weather in the east.
Hot and dry conditions are keeping fire crews in WA on high alert
More than 100 firefighters remain at the fireground in Perth's south to continue to strengthen containment lines ahead of expected strong winds and more hot and dry conditions.
Heavy rain forecast for parts of NZ until Christmas Day
It is going to be a damp start to Christmas Day for places like Taranaki, which has an orange heavy rain warning issued from tonight until Monday morning.
Muriwai homeowner 'delighted' and 'relieved' council property buyouts getting underway
Aucklanders who have spent the year dealing with storm-affected homes are getting some relief, as the first of the council property buyouts get underway.
Chance of acute water shortage in Wellington increases
New modelling shows there is now a 33 percent chance of the region seeing an acute water shortage this summer - and that would mean level 4 water restrictions.
Where to expect clear skies on Christmas Day
Clouds are rolling in and could let loose on the day. But bigs parts of the country have reason for optimism. Audio
MetService provides Christmas forecast
The Christmas holidays are nearly upon most of us so there's peak interest in what the weather is up to.
Holiday makers are curious if they've chosen their destination well and others need to know if… Audio
'It's going to be a three-to-four year recovery, $1m-$1.5m probably' - station owner
Ten months after Cyclone Gabrielle, bad weather has left the recovery for many East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers stuck in the mud.
Smoke from Australian fires wafts over NZ
Smog from raging bushfires in New South Wales has made its way across the Tasman.
2023 set to be one of hottest years on record in New Zealand
The only hotter two years were 2021 and 2022.
Wellington residents told to get creative with water storage options over summer
The advice comes as the region is preparing for the possibility of severe water restrictions.
