Flash flooding in Wairoa, funnel clouds seen as storms batter North Island
Flash flooding inundated streets in Wairoa as severe storms battered the North Island on Saturday, prompting multiple MetService…
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings for parts of North Island
Northland and Auckland are under a severe thunderstorm watch this afternoon, while the North Island’s east coast is…
Severe thunderstorm watch for Northland, Auckland on New Year’s Eve
A severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s…
Severe thunderstorm watch for much of North Island on New Year’s Eve
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s…
Rhythm and Vines dries out after soggy start
After a soggy start, festivalgoers at Rhythm and Vines can expect to spend the next two days drying…
Widespread power outages across NZ as storms move south
Thousands of homes and businesses are without power, and two Horowhenua townships have been urged to conserve water…
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behaviour made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.…
The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ
If you’re planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve outdoors, 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett has one piece of advice:…
Tradies face growing heat risks as summer temperatures rise
Thousands of construction workers are back on site as many New Zealanders enjoy the summer break, often working…
Power cuts, trees down as heavy rain, gales batter upper North
2025 is set to go out with a bang as an active low-pressure system crosses the country, upgrading…
Heavy rain and gale warnings blanket much of NZ
2025 is set to go out with a bang as an active low-pressure system crosses the country, upgrading…
Heavy rain and gale warnings blanket much of NZ
2025 is set to go out with a bang as an active low-pressure system crosses the country, upgrading…