NNew Zealand Read More MetService wind watch for Wellington as 100km/h gusts approachOctober 14, 2026 Winds were expected to be worst about 9pm or 10pm this evening, moving from northern parts of the…
HHeadlines Read More From 100km/h gusts to -6C: Winter weather splits country – NZ HeraldJuly 25, 2026 From 100km/h gusts to -6C: Winter weather splits country NZ HeraldWellington under severe thunderstorm warning RNZFurther downpours for Wellington, Auckland…
EEnvironment Read More Big wildfires hit dry southern France, fanned by 30C heat and strong wind gustsJuly 2, 2026 Conditions on the ground were difficult for firefighters, with no access routes in the hilly terrain. Water-dumping aircraft…
HHeadlines Read More Rain and wind from tropics bear down on top of North Island, 13 warnings and watches in forceJune 23, 2026 The MetService rain radar at 7.10am. Photo / MetService Downpours disrupted commuters this morning as a crash on…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: 100km/h gusts forecast for lower South Island, large swells forecastJune 7, 2026 The watch has a moderate (30-60%) chance of being upgraded to a warning. Winds will begin to be…
NNew Zealand Read More Tauranga tornado: Homes damaged, power out after violent overnight stormApril 19, 2026 Maungatapu resident Hotu Frew says she is facing the prospect of losing her home after it suffered severe…
NNew Zealand Read More Boxing Day weather: Severe thunderstorm watch in force, downpours and 90km/h gusts for northDecember 26, 2025 At 2pm the MetService rain radar showed rain falling on the top of the country and bearing down…
NNew Zealand Read More Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gustsDecember 25, 2025 A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…
HHeadlines Read More Cyclone Fina lashes Darwin with 205km/h winds as hospital roof collapsesNovember 22, 2025 The NT’s Minister for Health Steve Edgington said he had spoken directly with the CEO of NT Health…
NNew Zealand Read More Auckland thunderstorms forecast with 90km/h winds and heavy rainOctober 3, 2025 Eastern parts of the North Island and much of the South Island are at a low risk of…
NNew Zealand Read More Blustery All Blacks clash forecast to give way to sun and warmthSeptember 27, 2025 MetService has warned that rain heading towards Auckland from the west is becoming “increasingly sparky”, with a risk…
NNew Zealand Read More Auckland Harbour Bridge reopens after severe wind gusts forced full closure, MetService warns of thunderstormsSeptember 13, 2025 A Herald reporter was earlier stuck on a bus on the Northern Motorway. He said the bridge closed…