‘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…
‘Swampy’ Auckland swelters in hottest November day on record
MetService has confirmed Thursday is officially Auckland’s hottest November day since records began. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris said,…
Wind and heavy rain on the way for parts of South Island
Periods of heavy rain and wind are on the cards for western parts of the South Island, while…
Flooding risk from downpours in Bay of Plenty, surrounding regions
Several orange-level heavy rain warnings remain in place as downpours saturate the Bay of Plenty and surrounding areas…
‘Stuck’ weather system brings heavy rain warnings to parts of NZ
Warnings and watches have been issued as two slow-moving fronts stall over the South Island, bringing heavy rain…
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Canterbury after large hail hits
A severe thunderstorm warning issued this afternoon for parts of Canterbury has been lifted. Shortly before 3pm, MetService…
Heavy downpours, thunderstorms forecast for North Island
MetService says a period of heavy downpours with the potential for thunderstorms is set to sweep across the…
Marble-sized hail, severe thunderstorms possible for Auckland, Northland
Thunderstorms capable of producing marble-sized hail and flooding are shadowing Auckland and Northland. A severe thunderstorm watch is…
Thunderstorms threaten to put dampener on start of summer
Just when you thought it was safe to dust off the barbecue for summer, it may pay to…
The push to restore power in ‘apocalyptic’ Southland
A linesman working to repair Southland’s stricken power network following severe weather says the past week has been…
Great Walk season delayed as tracks damaged by bad weather
The start of Great Walk season has been delayed by bad weather in the South Island, with a…
Woman killed by lightning at football training in Queensland
A woman has died after being struck by lightning amid warnings of more extreme weather ahead over the…