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MetService morning weather update: May 13, 2026
MetService morning weather update: May 13, 2026. Video / MetService
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Driver rescued in south as weather ramps up, 140km/h gales and tornado risk approach
Nelson and Tasman are already seeing power cuts, flooded roads and slips.
Central regions to cop 140km/h gales, 30-plus hours of rain as storm system stalls over top of south
Potentially destructive winds are set to hit Wellington from 3pm Friday.
'Greatest concern': Heavy rain and gales set to lash South Island districts
The South Island will get the worst of the weather first.
'Cold and crispy': Frosty start to May as temperatures dive near zero
Temperatures as low as -1C are expected, however sunny clear skies make up for it.
MetService morning weather update: May 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: May 1, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: April 30, 2026
MetService morning weather update: April 30, 2026 Video / MetService
Frosty blast hits south as El Nino sets up drier winter for many
Southern centres such as Queenstown and Timaru could drop to 1C.
MetService morning weather update: April 29, 2026
MetService morning weather update: April 29, 2026 Video / MetService
‘Formidable’ El Niño looms: Dry spell risk for east and north, more rain in west
There is clear global consensus El Niño is coming this winter, Earth Sciences NZ says.
MetService morning weather update: April 28, 2026
MetService morning weather update: April 28, 2026. Video / MetService
Chilly start, fine finish: Where to be as settled weather sees out Anzac weekend
A high over the Tasman brings settled weather through to at least Thursday.
Evacuated man describes sound of thunder as hillside collapsed into villas
Tolls have been waived on Northern Gateway after alternative route left impassable.
Local state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alert
The state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.
Cold, wet blast eases for Wellington as chill spreads to rest of country
Snow may fall on the Kaikōura Ranges and Christchurch may drop to 5C tonight.
Moutoa floodgates opened to let Manawatū River take 'shortcut' to sea
The decision was made to avoid the river flooding neighbouring properties.
Emergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in Carterton
Police are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.
'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuation
Roads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.
MetService afternoon weather update: April 20 – April 22
MetService afternoon weather update: April 20 – April 22. Video / MetService
Life-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warnings
Critics worry about 'warning fatigue' but agency insists cyclone messages were justified.
'Massive flooding' as severe thunderstorms hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warnings
States of local emergency remain in place for Whanganui and Ōhura Ward.
River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt
MetService says storms can dump 10-25mm of rain in just one hour.
Homes damaged after 'one or more' tornadoes rip through Tauranga
MetService suspects the tornadoes hit Tauranga about 1.30am today.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday April 18, 2026
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday April 18, 2026. Video / MetService
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highways
Torrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.
Fresh weather warnings as weekend storm rolls in
Already-saturated regions are at risk of more slips and surface flooding.
Strong winds and heavy rain ahead as Auckland gears up for a big weekend of sport |Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with John Law, Friday, April 17. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
How this weekend’s rain band could affect your drive home from the holidays
The mercury is expected to drop to a cool 2C in Christchurch tomorrow morning.