Weather
NZ's hottest June temperature on record
The Hawke's Bay city reached 25.7 degrees Celsius on Monday.
Heavy rain looms for most of the country
Multiple heavy rain watches are in place all the across New Zealand, but particularly for the upper North Island.
Scheduled southern ski area openings looking uncertain
With an unseasonably warm start to June and rain washing away existing snow, scheduled southern ski area season openings are looking uncertain.
Snowfall warnings for major South Island roads
The brief warm spell on Monday is set to go, with freezing temperatures and snowfall expected overnight.
'Incredibly warm' start to the week, with unsettled weather ahead
Wild weather, including severe gales and downpours, swept from the west across much of the North Island overnight. Audio
Heavy rain and winds batter parts of the country
Heavy rain and gale force winds have battered the eastern Bay of Plenty and parts of the South Island on Sunday night. MetService Metereologist John Law spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Burst of heavy rain to pound South Island
Flooding and slips are possible on Sunday, with the heaviest downpours expected in the ranges.
Heavy rain warnings for parts of South Island on Sunday
MetService has issued orange warnings for Tasman, northwest of Motueka, Buller and the ranges of Westland.
As 12 months of record heat stacks up, scientists unpack the impacts
Analysis - As the world hits an alarming climate milestone, a new report by a US research team shows the staggering amount of extreme heat days each country experienced last year.
Mild winter on the cards as NIWA releases outlook
After a chilly May, the country may be in for a milder winter. NIWA has released its seasonal climate outlook for June to August. NIWA's principal scientist for forecasting Chris Brandolino spoke to… Audio
Why your dream trip could be a bumpy ride
Injuries and a death on a recent Singapore Airlines flight have highlighted issues with severe turbulence Audio
Weather: Strong wind, heavy rain alerts for start of long weekend
MetService has issued strong wind warnings for the Canterbury High Country, Fiordland and Stewart Island.
Hundreds of North Island homes still without power
Those without electricity are being asked to prepare for a night without power after this week's storm brought down lines.
'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it
An Auckland couple say they are lucky to be alive after a large tree, which they had pleaded to be removed, smashed into their house as a fierce storm battered the city.
Homes without power after night of wild weather
After a night of severe gales for many in the North Island, winds have eased and there are no new weather warnings for Thursday.
Clean up on in Auckland after high winds
The cleanup is under way in Auckland and parts of the upper North Island after a battering from severe gales last night. Reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to Ingrid Audio
Strong winds of up to 120km/h to continue in Auckland
Strong wind warnings are in place until early Thursday morning for Auckland, Northland and Coromandel.
Weather: Road closure, flight cancellations and power cuts
Power is out to large parts of Auckland, and crews are responding as quickly and as safely as they can, given the current conditions.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May 2024
On today's episode, thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau this morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city, population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and… Audio
Severe gales and storms batter Auckland
Thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau Wednesday morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city. MetService meterologist Dan Corrigan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio