One centre tipped to hit 34C, heat alert issued
A heat alert has been issued for Hastings as sweltering temperatures in the North Island are forecast to…
Strong winds and widespread heatwaves fuel fire threat in Australia
A widespread heatwave combined with gusty winds have created ample tinder for dangerous fires across swathes of eastern…
Thunderstorms are kicking off summer in NZ – what’s driving them?
The rumble of thunderstorms across the country this week is a noisy reminder that summer is arriving –…
Thunderstorms sweep parts of North Island
Severe weather watches have been issued for swathes of the North Island. Follow 1News’ live updates for the…
Lightning hits Sky Tower as thunderstorms sweep North Island
Severe thunderstorms are hammering the North Island today, bringing downpours, hail, strong winds and a tornado in Manawatū.…
One injured, power cut to nearly 200 homes after reported Manawatū tornado
Nearly 200 properties are without power in the Manawatū region this afternoon after a tornado reportedly struck, overturning…
Over 3500 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms loom
MetService is forecasting more wild weather for parts of the North Island today, including thunderstorms, after a night…
Warnings issued as heavy rain, thunderstorms expected for North Island
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected for much of the North Island tomorrow and Thursday, with…
‘Very warm November’ brings record-breaking temp for one region
An active bout of weather across the country brought more than 14,000 lightning strikes, and the hottest November…
More than 5000 lightning strikes recorded over NZ
More than 5000 lightning strikes were recorded over the country since midnight as an active front moves up…
Wind and heavy rain on the way for parts of South Island
Periods of heavy rain and wind are on the cards for western parts of the South Island, while…
Flooding risk from downpours in Bay of Plenty, surrounding regions
Several orange-level heavy rain warnings remain in place as downpours saturate the Bay of Plenty and surrounding areas…