NNew Zealand Read More Northland weather: Heavy rain eases after red warning and evacuationsJanuary 21, 2026 The Whangārei District remains under a state of emergency that was declared on Wednesday for an initial period…
NNew Zealand Read More Northland weather: Region under red heavy rain warning as Civil Defence urges cautionJanuary 21, 2026 Concern remains for residents in hard-hit areas such as Ōakura, who have spent the past few days cleaning…
NNew Zealand Read More Wairoa River bar opening attempt as heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s BayJanuary 20, 2026 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council councillor Di Roadley, who represents Wairoa, said an attempt was being made to establish…
NNew Zealand Read More Red weather warnings: Heavy rain and gales hit Bay of Plenty, RotoruaJanuary 20, 2026 “A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow precedes a tropical low that is forecast to approach New Zealand…
NNew Zealand Read More Northland weather alert: Civil Defence urges residents to prepare for more downpoursJanuary 20, 2026 Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper made it clear the decision was a precautionary move, given the damage already inflicted…
NNew Zealand Read More Heavy rain, thunderstorms, flooding: Where is summer? – The Front PageJanuary 20, 2026 Crews have already been working on clearing slips along State Highway 2, between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne. Niwa principal…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Subtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandJanuary 18, 2026 The lower North Island is forecast to remain mostly cloudy with gusts and isolated showers in the afternoon…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Northland faces wet week following flooding and torrential rainJanuary 18, 2026 Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Bay of Plenty are also looking damp, he said. Monday and Tuesday will…
EEnvironment Read More Koji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rainJanuary 18, 2026 The town recorded more than 200mm in just 24 hours – its wettest day in 110 years. Central…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Parts of Northland flooded with more heavy rain on the wayJanuary 17, 2026 Flooding has already been reported in parts of the region, with photos taken in Ōakura showing streets and…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Parts of Northland flooded with more heavy rain on the wayJanuary 17, 2026 Parts of Northland are underwater this morning after a night of torrential rain, with one resident describing the…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Parts of Northland flooded with more heavy rain on the wayJanuary 17, 2026 Whangārei Heads resident Kathy Wallace said the floodwaters covering her Ross Rd driveway in Parua Bay were worse…