New weather radar site selected in South Island
A new weather radar site has been selected near Horoirangi Peak to address flooding issues in the region.
Cold Fronts Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds This Weekend
A series of cold fronts will bring heavy rain and strong winds across the country, especially on Sunday as school holidays begin.
El Niño Forecasted to Be Strongest in Recent History
El Niño conditions may bring strong winds and dry weather to eastern NZ and stormy conditions to the lower western South Island.
Flooding Causes Road Closures in Whangārei
Heavy rainfall caused road closures in Whangārei as MetService reported up to 120mm of rain fell in just one hour.
West Coast Faces Heavy Rain, Cold Snap Ahead
Heavy rain is expected on the West Coast, while snow falls in the Canterbury High Country until Friday morning.
Air New Zealand Cancels Flights Due to Strong Winds
Severe gales disrupt Air New Zealand's operations, leading to flight cancellations in several major locations.
Wintry blast brings snow and frost across New Zealand
Temperatures in the South Island may drop to -9°C tonight amid a wintry blast bringing snow, frost, and rain.
Snow Impacts South Island Highways as Weather System Approaches
A cold front is bringing snow to South Island highways, making driving conditions challenging as a wintry blast heads towards the North Island.
Chilly weather brings snow to lower levels across NZ
Frigid air from Antarctica causes snowfall in Dunedin and Christchurch, with Wellington experiencing a rare flurry.
El Niño May Lead to Unusually Warm Spring in NZ
The El Niño climate phenomenon, declared in July, could impact NZ temperatures this spring.
Chilly Start to Matariki Long Weekend, Warmer Winter Ahead
Matariki long weekend starts cold, but warmer weather expected this winter, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand.
Businesses impacted by severe storms in South Wairarapa
Back-to-back storms have caused significant flooding, closing roads and affecting local businesses in South Wairarapa.
Storms Bring Severe Weather to New Zealand
Parts of New Zealand are facing more severe weather, with storms expected to continue over the next two days.
Martinborough Businesses Face Supply Challenges Amid Storms
Businesses in Martinborough struggle with supply issues due to repeated storm-related bridge closures.
Martinborough Bridges Closed as Rainfall Expectations Rise
All bridges into Martinborough closed amid rising river levels, with more rainfall expected in the Wairarapa region.
Northern Marianas Prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi
A super typhoon with winds of 280km/h is forecast to hit the Northern Marianas.
Weather Disruptions Expected at Start of School Holidays
Forecasters warn of rain, wind, and snow impacting the start of school holidays, with potentially worse conditions ahead.
Lightning Show Lights Up Nelson as Winter Storm Rolls Through NZ
A dramatic winter storm swept through central New Zealand on Thursday, treating Nelson residents to a spectacular lightning display. Here's what happened.
Mayoral Relief Fund opens for Western Bay storm victims
Western Bay of Plenty residents hit by January's storm have until 15 February to apply for support from the council's Mayoral Relief Fund.
Wild Winds Batter Katikati, Causing Widespread Damage
Katikati's Volunteer Fire Brigade answered 29 callouts in 14 hours as winds up to 133 km/h caused widespread roof, fence and tree damage across the town.