What to expect for the holiday
Christmas Day celebrations may need to be inside for the parts of the country, as a forecaster says…
Thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Otago, Canterbury
A thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Otago and Canterbury today. The watch period is between…
Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island
It’s set to be a wet and blustery start to the week for parts of the South Island…
Dunedin pelted with hail as severe thunderstorms bear down
Dunedin has been pelted with hail this afternoon as thunderstorms rumble across Otago and South Canterbury. MetService earlier…
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…