Weather
Weather warnings across the country
Authorities in Nelson-Tasman have kept a close eye on the skies as they hope they are not in for yet more destructive flooding. It will be the fourth time this month that Tasman takes a pounding if… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 29th July 2025
In today's episode, thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa; Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South… Audio
Atmospheric funnel brings wild weather to many
Severe weather is hitting many parts of the country, causing power outages, flooding, and downing trees. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tasman mayor on heavy rain in district
Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South Island, where there are orange heavy rain warnings in force. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Thousands without power across Northland due to wild weather
Thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Wet and windy weather for Auckland and top of the South
It's a wet and windy day across the motu, with Auckland, Tasman and the West Coast all under orange heavy rain warnings. Reporters Finn Blackwell and Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain hits Auckland and top of the South
Heavy rain is hitting Auckland, and the top of the South is copping it again, with an orange heavy rain warning in place for Nelson-Tasman. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane. Audio
Atmospheric funnel heading for parts of country
More bad weather is everywhere over the next few days, Philip Duncan from Weather Watch guides us through the wind and rain. Audio
Heavy rains could overwhelm Waikato's drainage schemes
All of Waikato is under a heavy rain warning or watch, and severe wind watches are in place for some areas.
How to watch Tuesday's meteor showers
Bad weather threatens to spoil the show, but here's how to watch the spectacle if clouds stay away.
Residents warned to prepare for worst as more rain forecast for Tasman
More wet weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, a region still recovering from recent storms. Audio
Heavy rain warnings for Tasman region
More wild weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, with MetService issuing heavy rain warnings for Tasman, which is still recovering from two devastating storms. MetService Meteorologist… Audio
Weather watches, warnings issued in gloomy start to week
A front is expected to move east across the country from Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong north-to-northeast winds.
Fine weather set to continue for most this weekend
Most of the country can look forward to a fine weekend, but more unsettled weather is forecast for next week. Video
Freezing start around the country causes crashes, halts trains in Wellington
Icy conditions have caused multiple crashes and suspended some trains in the capital.
Heavy rain, wind forecast for Tasman, West Coast and Northland
Tasman mayor Tim King has already met with Civil Defence officials to discuss next week's forecast.
Icy roads causing crashes
Sub-zero temperatures in southern parts of the country are a reminder to take care on the roads, Fire and Emergency said on Thursday.
Late start for Dunedin schools due to freezing weather
Primary and intermediate schools are starting late because there's a heavy frost and black ice around the city. Audio
Weather radar announced for Nelson Tasman area
A long-awaited regional weather radar system has been announced for the Nelson/Tasman area. MetService general manager of observing systems Kevin Alder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
South Korea rain death toll rises to 14
The toll could rise, say officials, with 12 people still unaccounted for after five days of heavy rain.
