Weather
Civil defence ready as more storms head for Coromandel
Civil defence is working with coastal scientists as a storm surge is predicted for the already soaked Coromandel peninsula.
Rainy summer will continue to dampen spirits - NIWA
Keep your umbrellas at the ready as forecasters predict a wet summer ahead.
'Pretty crazy' bug invasion expected after summer downpour
It won't just be the ants marching one by one, pest controllers are warning.
Wild weather: Some respite for Coromandel, festival in Tauranga called off
Juicy Festival's Tauranga stop has been called off due to weather concerns. But further north, the wild weather is easing in the Coromandel peninsula.
Hastings music festival cancelled after artists withdraw
Summer music festival Nest Fest has been cancelled as four artists pulled out.
Soggy ASB tournament forges ahead
The ASB Classic tennis tournament is back - but the Auckland weather hasn't got the memo. Rain has interrupted the first four days of the women's event - frustrating players and fans - and forcing… Audio
Coromandel thrashed by wild weather - more to come
Holidaymakers and residents in Coromandel have had another thrashing of rain overnight, and it's not easing up anytime soon. Widespread power outages and road closures have already affected the… Audio
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.
