New Zealand
North Island towns and cities record coldest temperatures of the year
Hamilton hit -2.8C and Taupō dropped to -5.6C.
Latest from Metservice
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'I was being sucked outside': Terrifying moment tornado struck Nelson house
Iron roofing ripped from aviaries and a dog kennel.
MetService morning weather update: July 24, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 24, 2026. Video / MetService
Fog returns: Auckland Airport cancellations as weather worsens again
Thunderstorms could bring 10-25mm an hour of rain and 90km/h wind gusts.
MetService morning weather update: July 23, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 23, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: July 22, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 22, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: July 21, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 21, 2026. Video / MetService
Fog delays and cancels flights at Auckland Airport
The airport lifted the fog restrictions after more than five hours.
MetService morning weather update: July 20, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 20, 2026. Video / MetService
Chilly sporting weekend ahead, before wet weather and schools return
Frosts are forecast for central North Island and parts of the South Island.
MetService morning weather update: July 17, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 17, 2026. Video / MetService
Tsunami Activity – Cancelled
The National Advisory issued following the 5.9 earthquake near 40 km north of Te Anau has been Cancelled.
Eighteen flights cancelled as fog shrouds Auckland for second morning in row
Auckland Airport said while regional flights are affected main trunk flights are not.
MetService morning weather update: July 16, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 16, 2026. Video / MetService
Murky start as fog blankets Auckland motorways, 17 flights delayed, cancelled
Fog restrictions have now lifted at Auckland Airport after five hours.
MetService morning weather update: July 15, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 15, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService weekend weather outlook: Saturday July 11th
MetService weekend weather outlook: Saturday July 11th. Video / MetService
Rain warning lifted in most areas, rough weather reaches central North Island
Air NZ has warned of potential flight disruption, ferries cancelled and slips close roads.
Highway closures continue as flood damage cuts South Island routes
Significant rain, strong winds and snow have battered the upper South Island this week.
‘Precautionary approach’: Kaikōura evacuees may stay away overnight
A state of emergency remains in place.
MetService morning weather update: July 7, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 7, 2026. Video / MetService
Otago shifts to recovery as red rain warning threatens Canterbury rivers
The Canterbury Regional Council says river flooding is likely if rain falls as forecast.
‘Stay home’: Dunedin on alert as heavy rain arrives earlier than expected
MetService says flooding and slips could threaten lives in Dunedin and Clutha.
MetService severe weather warning: Sunday July 5, 2026
MetService severe weather warning: Sunday July 5, 2026. Video / MetService
Rain or shine for school holidays? Your Metservice weather outlook | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Metservice's Heather Keats joins Herald NOW to talk July holiday weather and what El Nino means for NZ. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: July 3, 2026
MetService morning weather update: July 3, 2026. Video / MetService
Frosty mornings spread north as clear, sub-zero temps hit south
Centres as far north as Hamilton could dip to around freezing this week.
MetService severe weather warning
MetService severe weather warning: June 25 - 27 . Video / MetService
MetService severe weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
MetService severe weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
MetService morning weather update: June 23, 2026
MetService morning weather update: June 23, 2026. Video / MetService