Weather
New heavy rain warnings for Coromandel, BOP, top of South Island
Wild weather has closed roads, cutting power and bringing down slips. Audio
Coromandel bears brunt of wild weather
It's been a wet and stormy night in many parts of the Upper North Island. Coromandel seems to have borne the brunt of the wild weather - power is out to several hundred homes, and heavy rain has… Audio
ASB Classic powers on despite wet weather
The ASB Classic women's tennis tournament has been battered by wet weather - and more is forecast. Yesterday, five first round singles matches had to be concluded on indoor courts, behind closed… Audio
Wild weather wipes Northland holiday trade
Coromandel has borne the brunt of the wild weather overnight. More than 230 properties are without power in Whangamata and Tapu. The 309 road connecting the region's west and east coasts is closed due… Audio
Gloomy outlook for northern holiday destinations
More holiday spots are bracing for bad weather across the northern parts of the country. Last night, MetService issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the next few days. This is leaving… Audio
Power outages in Northland, holidaymakers in Coromandel warned to act quickly
Hundreds of homes are without power and campgrounds are emptying fast in Te Tai Tokerau amid non-stop rain and wind. Audio
Weather forces second North Island gig to be called off
Tauranga's A Summer's Day Live is off, following yesterday's canning of the Summer Haze concert in north Auckland.
Thirty-hour deluge begins in Northland
Thirty hours of non-stop heavy rain started falling in Northland overnight. Weather watches are in force for the top of the North Island, with torrential rain, gales and high seas expected, as well as… Audio
Northern regions braced for stormy downpours, festival cancelled
Skies are darkening and the wind ramping up as the first tropically charged storm of 2023 bears down on the top half of the North Island.
Summer storm: Festival cancelled, campgrounds deserted
Hundreds have fled campsites in the Far North as winds rip up tents and ruin Kiwis' summer plans.
Record-breaking floods causing havoc in Western Australia
Record flooding is causing havoc across the Kimberley, Western Australia.
MetService takes a look back at record-breaking "wet, warm" 2022
With 2022 coming to an end, it's a good time to reflect back on the year of weather.
Heavy rain and gales forecast to hit upper North Island
Severe weather watches have been issued for heavy rain and gales forecast to affect northern parts of the country from Wednesday.
'I had to do it to save everybody' - Buffalo blizzard hero hailed
A man who got stuck in his car during the deadly Buffalo blizzard last week is being hailed as a hero for saving more than a dozen lives.
Troops check for more victims as Buffalo blizzard thaw begins
US National Guard troops have trudged door-to-door in Buffalo in search of additional winter storm victims hit by prolonged power outages.
Sun lovers out enjoying Kiwi summer as highs pass 30C
Summer is here and the hot weather means perfect beach days for Kiwis across the country.
Summer's finally here, with temperatures soaring across motu
The weather is predicted to be sunny and warm across most of the country going into the New Year as temperatures soar.
Deadly blizzard leaves more than 60 dead across US
The death toll in the New York city of Buffalo has risen to 28, with thousands still without power amid a monster winter storm that has battered North America.
US storm: Buffalo city blizzard like a 'war zone'
A severe winter storm that has swept across North America has left the city of Buffalo, New York, looking like a war zone, the state governor has said.
Philippines: 8 dead as floods disrupt Christmas celebrations
Philippine authorities say at least eight people have died after floods and heavy rains, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands forced to evacuate.
