New Zealand
Southland farmers could face wetter, windier weather this summer
Five of Southland’s seven wettest Septembers have occurred since 2020.
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'Tale of two halves': Showers strengthen in western parts of NZ as east stays brighter
Auckland can expect a few showers as southwesterlies strengthen on Monday.
Wellness reset: Saunas, spas and hot pools to try across NZ
From $20 sessions to $9,999 retreats, 28 ways to unwind and recharge.
10m waves dwarf Paeroa's giant L&P bottle as monster swell hits south
Coastal erosion, inundation and harbour dangers are possible before conditions ease.
Snow and flooding hit South Island highways as cold snap sweeps in
Drivers are urged to take care, with alpine snowfall warnings in place.
Spring freeze: Road snowfall warnings for Queenstown region
One-lane restrictions remain on the Crown Terrace road to Arrowtown.
Brief taste of spring before gales and snow return
Tuesday brings the peak warmth before a front and cool southerlies move north.
Rockefeller Centre, Antarctica ... Hamilton Gardens: My bucket list
OPINION: Maybe the best adventures are closer to home than we realise.
Aftershocks from earthquakes near Milford Sound could last for days – seismologist
Experts say the quakes were not big enough to trigger landslides or a tsunami.
Mayor says Nepal disaster should spur planning over Milford Sound tsunami risk
Nepal’s deadly glacial floods have renewed calls to prepare for Milford Sound.
El Niño expected to be ‘strongest in recent history’
Strong winds, dry weather and wildfire risks are set to rise in the east.
Northland roads flooded as heavy rain moves southeast across North Island
Heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the North Island's upper east coast.
Search underway after hiker swept away in Canterbury high country river
Police received a report that a man was swept down a river near Craigieburn Forest Park.
Weather to worsen in lower North Island, high avalanche risk for Southern Alps
A significant winter storm is hitting the South Island today.
Watch: Luxury helicopter trip for top restaurateurs ends in blizzard crash
The hospitality figures were wined and dined on a cruise after their near-death experience
'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend
Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
Power restored for most after wild weather caused outages
Some exposed parts of central and southern New Zealand could still see strong gusts.
40 of the best rainy-day activities around the country
Rainproof options range from geothermal spas to indoor climbing.
'Big Norm': South Island mountain named after former PM
Norman Kirk has been honoured with a mountain near Lake Manapōuri named for him.
Thunderstorm warning lifted for Far North
A heavy rain watch remains for Northland and northern Auckland until 1am.
Inside the high-stakes world of southern rescue helicopter pilots
Airbus marks a milestone with a rescue crew used to some of the toughest conditions.
South Island rattled by magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Te Anau
The jolt hit at 3.23pm, about 35km northwest of Te Anau.
Scientists study unusual Fiordland quake but say Alpine Fault risk unchanged
Scientists say the quake is too distant to affect the Alpine Fault’s risk.
'It was the first healing kind of thing': Couple turn loss into living memorial
Tegan Chen, 10, drowned in Fiordland’s Marian Creek in January 2024.