West Coast weather radar out for ‘extended period’ after lightning strike
A West Coast weather radar is expected to be out of action for an “extended period” after a…
Slip closes West Coast highway, heavy downpours for lower North
More wild weather is expected to impact isolated parts of the country today, with MetService warning of significant…
Spring weather ‘with some oomph’ for school holidays
Kiwis kicking off their school holidays today should brace for a turbulent week of spring weather, with a…
Strong winds hit Canterbury overnight, power outages reported
Extreme winds have hit exposed parts of Canterbury this morning, MetService says. A rare red level strong wind…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
Lightning strike causes ‘significant damage’ to radar tower near Hokitika
A weather radar tower has been damaged after being struck by a bolt of lightning near Hokitika yesterday…
Wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge, gales for Wairarapa
Commuters in Auckland are being warned to expect speed and lane reductions, as well as possible closures, on…
Watches upgraded to warnings as heavy rain, severe gales loom
Severe weather is sweeping across parts of the South Island and lower North Island, with multiple watches upgraded…
Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North
Multiple warnings and watches have been issued with heavy rain and strong winds forecast to lash most of…
Wet weather and strong winds to return later this week
The intense weather may be gone for now – but MetService is forecasting wet weather and strengthening winds…
Thousands face overnight power cuts after strong winds batter upper North
Thousands of residents across the upper North Island are being urged to prepare for a night without electricity…