It’s been a hit and miss summer, expect more of the same
Summer is fining up at last but it’ll stay changeable, says 1News weather expert Daniel Corbett. There’ll be…
Rescue launched for people trapped between slips on SH2
A police rescue is underway to retrieve people stuck between landslips on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka…
Highway shuts, 18,000 lightning strikes hammer North Island
Almost 18,000 lightning strikes were recorded across the North Island in 19 hours following severe thunderstorms, with flooding…
Hot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days
Hastings District Council aquatics manager Tom Page is hoping the sun keeps on shining as visitors flock to…
Fresh severe thunderstorm warning issued as wild weather continues
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued this morning, following a night of wild weather across the country.…
Small tornado touches down in Waikato farmland
A small tornado has made touchdown in Waikato as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the region. Footage…
Where is the sunniest spot in New Zealand? Clue: It’s not Nelson
New Plymouth has been crowned the sunniest spot in New Zealand. Earth Sciences NZ found the Taranaki region…
Severe thunderstorm watches issued for large parts of North Island
MetService says it’s going to be a “thundery Thursday” as heavy rain, localised downpours and thunderstorms are forecast…
Wetter weather on the way for some parts of the country
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible for parts of the lower North Island and upper South Island from…
Firefighters in Canterbury, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay kept busy by blazes
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews from across Canterbury were kept busy over the weekend by vegetation fires,…
‘Extreme wind’ sees dozens of flights cancelled at Wellington Airport
Around 81 flights at Wellington Airport were cancelled yesterday due to “extreme wind”. As temperatures soared across the…
Napier, Hastings top 36C as gale-force winds cause damage, fan fires
Strong winds and extreme heat have brought down trees, cut power and fanned vegetation fires across parts of…