MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says, “With rain falling onto already sodden ground, widespread impacts such ...

It comes after the east coast experienced the brunt of the severe weather last week. Tauranga, Whitianga, and Whakatāne all ...

A fresh severe thunderstorm threat is now in force for Ōpōtoki, Gisborne and Whakatāne with residents told to take cover as the violent storms hit.

New Zealand is in for another week of rain as a new weather system is forecast to move across the country. The top of the ...

Auckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.

Heavy rain, downpours and severe gales will continue for many areas into tomorrow.

North Island faces severe weather with heavy rain and strong winds. Emergency measures are in place as flooding and storm ...

People in flood prone areas are being advised to move to higher ground if they see rising water with severe weather forecast to hit Bay of Plenty and Rotorua tomorrow. Metservice has issued an orange ...

Hawke’s Bay is in for a cool, cloudy and unsettled stretch this week, as southeasterlies and onshore systems linger over the ...

This story has been updated to correct the time a local emergency was declared, clarify the regional council does not approve weather warnings. Lines have been added from MetService regarding views on ...