Weather
Up to 200mm of rain predicted for Westland
Heavy rain could cause slips and flooding in Westland and Fiordland today into tomorrow, MetService says.
Hot, rainy autumn in store - NIWA
Much of the country had a wetter than average March, and the trend is expected to continue over the next few months, NIWA says.
Checkpoint weather: Thursday, 29 March
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Easter weather looking good
Easter egg enthusiasts will be treated to perfect egg-hunting conditions on Sunday with clear skies and dry weather for most of country.
Checkpoint weather: 28 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: 27 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Children off school as SH1 repaired after washout
A Pukenui school bus driver from the Far North is thanking her lucky stars her busload of children didn't plunge into a hole in State Highway One on Friday when a 20m section collapsed. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather for 26 March, 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Heavy rain, thunderstorms hit Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are hitting the Gisborne ranges and Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki this morning.
Much of NZ getting soaked, warning for Taranaki, Auckland
It's been a wet 24 hours for many parts of the North Island with nearly 100mm of rain falling in inland Taranaki, and there's more to come.
Checkpoint weather: 23 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather for 22 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Kāpiti expected to face more heavy rain tonight
More heavy rain is expected to hit the flood-stricken Kāpiti Coast tonight.
Checkpoint weather for 21 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Audio
Checkpoint weather: 20 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
NZ temperatures haven't fallen below average in 14 months
New Zealand hasn't had a below average temperature since January last year, scientists say.
Checkpoint weather: 19 March 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Slow Gita cleanup: Fears of another 'gully of black water'
Some Marahau residents are still living in fear of more forest harvest being swept down the hill onto properties, as the clean up is moving too slowly.
Golden Bay cleans up with $100k help after Gita
Storm-affected residents and businesses in Golden Bay have welcomed news of a 100-thousand dollar rescue package, but some say it might not be enough. The area of north-west Nelson had its only road… Audio
Checkpoint weather: Wednesday 14 March
The latest weather forecast with MetService Meteorologist Angus Hines. Video, Audio