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…
Parts of the country set to hit 30C: ‘Looking really great’
MetService is forecasting a lovely weekend for most of the country following a week that “had it all”…
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 –…
Man injured as caravan ‘flattened’ reportedly by Manawatū tornado
A man was injured when the caravan he was inside was lifted up and “thrown through the air”…
Man injured as caravan ‘flattened’ reportedly by Manawatū tornado
A man was injured when the caravan he was inside was lifted up and “thrown through the air”…
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…
Warning of potential ‘severe’ thunderstorms for parts of North Island
MetService is forecasting more wild weather for parts of the North Island today, including thunderstorms with a “slight…
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…
Bet on more rain in the run-up to Christmas
1News weather expert Daniel Corbett sets out what we can expect from the first month of summer. Here…
‘Very warm November’ brings record-breaking temp for one region
An active bout of weather across the country brought more than 14,000 lightning strikes, and the hottest November…