Weather
MetService's 2021 weather review: a tornado, floods and record heat
MetService has issued a look back at 2021's significant weather events, with a tornado, heat records, and plenty of rain among the extreme events.
Death toll from Brazil flooding rises in Bahia's 'worst disaster' ever
The death toll from floods hammering northeast Brazil has risen to 20, as the governor of Bahia state declared it the worst disaster in the state's history.
Heavy rain warning for Westland, Arthur's Pass
Holidaymakers on the South Island's western coast can expect plenty of rain in the next day.
Heavy rain forecast for West Coast from Boxing Day
Areas of the West Coast are in for a bout of heavy rain over the next few days, with warnings in force from Fiordland to Buller.
Fine Christmas Day forecast for much of New Zealand
Beach days, barbecues and backyard games are on the cards as warm weather settles in for the holiday period. Audio
Christmas weather: What to expect on the big day
Barbecues, swimming, a good backyard bash, that's certainly the ideal Kirihimete in New Zealand.
But will the weather join the celebration?
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Susie… Audio
Summer Weather Outlook
Chris Brandolino, principal scientist in NIWA's forcasting team looks ahead to the summer. Will we get one? Audio
What will the weather be like over Christmas, New Year?
Those planning to go camping over the new year are being advised to keep a close eye on weather updates.
Hot and dry in Canterbury: Laundry 'will dry in about 15 minutes'
MetService meteorologist Angus Hines says it has been a bumpy start to summer for much of the country.
Summer solstice: South to get an hour more sunlight than North
Today is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, or the shortest night if you're a contrarian. Audio
Record annual insurance payout for extreme weather claims
2021's extreme weather events have cost insurers and policy holders a record $304.9m so far this year. From May's flooding in Canterbury to a tornado in Auckland in June, flooding in July and August… Audio
Weather warning for Wellington and parts of South Island
MetService is warning of norwest gales and heavy winds for Wellington and parts of Te Waipounamu.
Mixed bag for holiday access to storm-damaged Marlborough roads
More than six months after heavy rain damaged roads across Marlborough, public access has been reinstated on some roads, while others remain unsafe for public access.
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for parts of South Island
South Islanders are in for a wet and blustery day, with heavy rain and strong-wind warnings in place for much of Te Waipounamu. Audio
Philippines Super Typhoon Rai death toll surges
More than 200 people are now known to have died after a powerful storm struck the Philippines on Thursday, police are quoted as saying by local media.
Wet and blustery day for Te Waipounamu
South Islanders are in for a wet and blustery day, with heavy rain and strong-wind warnings in place for much of Te Waipounamu.
Torrential rain could cause surface flooding and slips, while severe… Audio
Manawatu residents still shovelling mud off properties
Manawatu residents are still shovelling mud out of their flood-damaged properties after last week's downpour.
For three days those living along Reu Reu Road in rural Manawatu, about 30 kilometres… Audio
Dozens feared dead after Philippines super typhoon
More than 30 people are feared dead and many are missing after a devastating storm swept over the Philippines.
Penguins rescued at Banks Peninsula after rain sweeps away nest boxes
More than 20 penguin chicks have been rescued after torrential rain swept away their nesting boxes in Canterbury. Audio
Flash flooding forces evacuations in Rangitikei district
Residents of Te Reureu Valley in the Rangitikei district are describing torrential rain flash flooding as the worst they've seen.
The freak deluge resulted in damage to two bridges which has made the… Audio
