Weather
Dramatic weather hits country on Tuesday
Uawa Tolaga Bay Civil defence said the community had a scary night after rain, hail and lightning continued late into the evening on Tuesday night. Civil defence manager for the area Greg Shelton said… Audio
Hutt South MP describes aftermath of powerful storm
The Hutt South MP Chris Bishop has praised locals who rushed to get children to safety during the ferocious storm that hit Lower Hutt yesterday afternoon. Howling winds and heavy rain pelted the… Audio
In pictures: Hail storm and chaotic winds wreak havoc in Wellington
Hail, heavy rain and strong winds ripped across the country from Canterbury to Wellington on Tuesday, taking roofs, powerlines and trees with them.
Weather warnings lifted as storm heads offshore
It was Gisborne's turn to be battered by thunderstorms Tuesday evening, following wild weather - including a tornado - across the lower North Island.
Wild weather: Strong winds and heavy rain rip through Wellingto
Wild weather has ripped through Wellington this afternoon, damaging some buildings and grounding flights in and out of the capital for a period of time. A front that lashed Canterbury this morning has… Video, Audio
Wild weather: Strong winds and heavy rain rips through Wellington
Wild weather has ripped through Wellington this afternoon, damaging some buildings and grounding flights in and out of the capital for a period of time. A front that lashed Canterbury this morning has… Video, Audio
Aucklanders urged to conserve water ahead of dry forecast
Aucklanders are being urged to conserve water as the El Niño climate pattern is forecast to bring dryer weather this summer.
Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia
French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.
'Immense sadness', 'relief' as homeowner receives council's buyout offer
A Muriwai resident is among the first owners of storm-damaged homes in Auckland to receive a buyout offer.
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms move up the east coast
Canterbury has been lashed by heavy rain and hail as severe thunderstorms roll up the country's east coast.
A thunderstorm watch is in place for a number of regions.
In Christchurch, heavy rain has… Audio
Night sky set to reveal a comet's meteor shower - weather willing
Keen star gazers should look up at the night sky especially between 8pm and 11pm today. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland Anniversary floods insurance bill at $2.7 billion so far
The Insurance Council says they are the two largest insurance weather events in the country's history.
Aucklanders asked to conserve water this holiday season
It's shaping up to be a hot dry summer in the City of Sails and Aucklanders are being urged to be mindful of their water use. With the El Niño climate pattern upon us, there's confidence from weather… Audio
More winds expected for much of country this week
The west of the South Island is set to face above average rainfall this summer, along with a windy week ahead for much of the country.
Initial findings of probe into response to major weather events to stay secret
The inquiry into this year's big storms has given its interim findings to the government.
NIWA on weekend's cold southerly blast
The weekend's southerly blast felt like Aotearoa could be in line for a snowy Christmas. Temperatures dropped to 10 degrees celsius in the capital yesterday, with downpours and blustery gales. Heavy… Audio
'I couldn't believe my eyes' - Driver's car crushed by Wellington winds
A Wellington man who parked his car on the street he's lived on for a decade went outside this afternoon to find it crushed under a tree.
Wind and rain warnings for lower North Island
MetService says Tararua locals should expect up to 90mm of rain, peaking at 15mm/h.
Heavy rain, strong winds to lash lower North Island, South Island
Severe heavy rain and gale warnings have been issued for parts of the lower North Island and much of the South Island, from Saturday into Sunday.
Heavy rain and strong wind to lash NZ this weekend, as Christmas looms
Heavy rain and strong wind are set to lash both North Island and South Island areas this weekend, potentially setting up a busy time in jam-packed malls in the countdown to Christmas.
