Slips, flooding shut highways as heavy rain hits central North Island
Motorists are being urged to drive with caution across parts of the North Island today as heavy rain…
Vehicles stranded as slips, flooding block Awakino Gorge
A section of State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge has been blocked by multiple slips and flooding…
Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding
An emergency operations centre has been activated by the Grey District Council this afternoon as heavy rain lashes…
Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding
An emergency operations centre has been activated by the Grey District Council this afternoon as heavy rain lashes…
Heavy rain, strong winds to hit South and lower North islands
Many residents in the South Island are in for a wet and windy night as heavy rain and…
Nearly 500 lightning strikes in 3-hour period across North Island
MetService says thunderstorms are sparking along an active frontal band of rain as it quickly pushes northwards across…
Flight cancelled after Air NZ plane is struck by lightning
An Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Auckland was cancelled today after an aircraft was struck by…
Properties damaged, roofs lifted in reported tornado near Whakatāne
Several properties have been damaged with some roofing ripped off after a reported tornado near Whakatāne this afternoon.…
‘Bitter night’ for parts of South Island
It has been a “bitter night” for parts of the South Island as plummeting temperatures brought snow and…
Spring snow forecast to disrupt South Island roads
Spring may be here, but winter is making a brief reappearance with drivers in the South Island warned…
Digital billboards to display MetService severe weather warnings
More than 500 digital billboards across New Zealand will now display MetService’s real-time warning information, alongside safety messaging…
High wind alert for Akl Harbour Bridge, gales for central and southern NZ
Motorists are being advised to take care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow afternoon as strong winds are…