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'Bit of a fright': Pair rescued from floodwaters, heavy rain headed for Auckland
Commuters face heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding as the storm moves north.
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'Wild swings': It's the first day of spring - what the weather has in store
Temperatures are set to reach 23C in parts of the North Island this week.
MetService morning weather update: September 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 1, 2026. Video / MetService
Wild weather: Hawke’s Bay warned of 120km/h winds as snow falls in Dunedin
Wild end to winter continues across the country.
MetService morning weather update: August 31, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 31, 2026. Video / MetService
Near sea-level snow forecast as wintry blast sweeps lower South Island
A strong southwesterly flow drags colder air to southern regions.
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.
MetService severe weather warning
MetService severe weather warning: August 28 - 30 . Video / MetService
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.
Fog restrictions lift at Auckland Airport, 42 flights cancelled, delayed
Fog restrictions were relaxed at 9.35am, an airport spokesperson said.
Winter blast to bring 500mm deluge as 'river of moisture' hits
Heavy rain and snow are forecast as a low-pressure system reaches New Zealand.
'River of moisture' to be unleashed; power cuts and travel disruption possible
A 48-hour heavy rain watch is in place as a significant storm approaches.
MetService severe weather update: August 25-28, 2026
MetService has updated its severe weather forecast: snow and up to 500mm of rain predicted for South Island. Video / MetService
'Significant winter storm': Warning issued ahead of incoming heavy rain and snow
NZTA urges motorists to prepare as cold conditions threaten travel.
'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend
Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
MetService morning weather update: August 24, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 24, 2026. Video / MetService
Power restored for most after wild weather caused outages
Some exposed parts of central and southern New Zealand could still see strong gusts.
Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales as a front moves up the country.
Spring-like weekend: Parts of North Island to bask in 20C as south faces gale battering
Balmy temperatures expected, with heavy rain and destructive 120km/h winds for parts.
MetService morning weather update: August 20, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 20, 2026. Video / MetService
Decades of warnings, missed chances and a ‘preventable’ Mount Maunganui tragedy
Mount Maunganui report finds warnings were missed and campers should have been evacuated.
'Systemic failure': Six died after decades of landslide warnings went unheeded
Mount Maunganui review finds warnings were missed and campers should have been evacuated.
'Real cold for most places': Polar airflow bites before weekend warm-up
Frost and sub-zero temperatures are forecast today but the cold snap is on its way out.
Workers rescued from Christchurch rooftop, windows smashed amid strong winds
Strong winds shattered a Christchurch Gondola window and sent debris flying.
Cold blast: Sub-zero temperatures and biting winds set to continue
Ferries have been cancelled amid forecast 4m swells as the southerlies strengthen.
Desert Rd closed as temps tumble to single digits, -7C in south
Freezing southerlies have brought snow to the North Island.
MetService forecast: Cold southerly to bring low temperatures
A bitterly cold air mass driving up from the south will deliver a frigid and frosty start to the working week. Video / MetService
Heavy rain and strong wind watches issued as temperatures set to plunge
MetService said the drop in temperatures will be 'noticeable'.
Fog delays 17 flights and cancels seven at Auckland Airport
Fog restrictions remain in place at Auckland Airport.