Sleet and snow hit Wellington, Dunedin police issue ice warning
Snow falling to low levels across parts of the eastern South Island has shut schools, closed several sections…
Cars slide off roads as cold snap brings snow to Christchurch, Dunedin
Snow falling to low levels across parts of the eastern South Island has closed several sections of state…
Coldest morning of winter ahead as snow to fall to sea level in south
Thursday morning is likely to be the coldest of winter for much of the country but, before that,…
Double rescue at Treble Cone sparks snow safety wake-up call
Two snowboarders were rescued at Treble Cone on Thursday after they got lost and needed help making it…
El Niño intensifies, scientists say biggest impacts on NZ yet to come
El Niño has strengthened significantly over the past month, with scientists saying New Zealand is likely to start…
Thunderstorms ‘pinging’ as bitter cold forecast for South Island
MetService says despite more mild temperatures recorded this morning across the country, some “bitterly cold” conditions are on…
New front brings ‘wetter, windier’ weather for some areas
Parts of the South Island and Wellington are in for severe gales, and some heavy rain, according to…
Severe gales for Marlborough to Wairarapa later this week
MetService says there is “moderate confidence” severe gales will affect Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and Wairarapa on Thursday. A…
Another cold and frosty start to the day, as one spot records -7C
Much of the country had a frosty start with a second day of cold overnight and early morning…
Weather: Cold snap to linger after temperatures plunge to yearly lows
New Zealanders are being urged to rug up for another chilly night, with MetService warning much of the…
‘Wrap up warm’ as temperatures plummet across NZ
MetService is warning people to “wrap up warm” and watch out for icy patches after a very chilly…
Further downpours for Wellington, Auckland braces for strong gales
Heavy rain has triggered reports of flooding across Wellington as severe weather continues to lash the lower North…