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Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation
The freezing conditions are expected to persist for days.
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Severe weather update with Heather Keats
After devastating week of weather for North Island, Auckland Anniversary weather set to play role in rescue efforts. Video / Claudia Tarrant
Brutal blast: Massive storm to engulf 3200km stretch with snow and ice
Days of winter freeze lie ahead for US, with the storm not peaking until Monday.
Mount Maunganui Landslide
Herald photographers were deployed from Auckland to document the significant landslide that struck at the base of Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty on 22 January 2026, following record-breaking rainfall, that claimed six lives.
'Incredibly disheartening': Fake evacuation calls target Gisborne residents
Around 30 whānau evacuated to centres and marae across Tairāwhiti overnight.
'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages region
One firefighter described the area's downpour as worse than Cyclone Gabrielle.
Family with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gear
The Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.
'Extreme cold': Winter storm forecast to slam huge expanse of US
More than 175 million people face the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions.
Offshore powerboat nationals get green light for Napier this weekend
After the storm, ideal conditions are expected for the third leg of national champs.
'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low
A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.
Auckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit city
NZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible.
Clean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communities
More heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.
'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeks
NZTA says the scale of damage means the closure will last weeks.
More rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damage
Some Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.
Cyclone Koji crosses coast as Queensland braces for flooding, 130km/h winds
Authorities warn some areas could see over 400mm of rain by Monday.
Cyclone threat puts north Queensland coast on high alert
Forecasters warn up to 250mm of rain could fall in 24 hours, causing floods.
Storms Goretti and Elli wreak havoc across Europe, leaving at least 13 dead
Storm Goretti left nearly 50,000 homes in England and Wales without power.
MetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026
Thundery weather and heavy rain for Upper North Island and Auckland
Christmas storm: Southern California braces for devastating floods
Atmospheric river brings heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.
'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South Island
The severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.
18-hour deluge: Heavy rain to fall across parts of south, 120km/h destructive gales to batter parts
MetService has issued more than half a dozen weather alerts ahead of the incoming storm.
Moisture plume: An atmospheric river is flowing 11,200km over the Pacific
The river in the sky is about three times longer than average, bringing rain, snow, winds.
Cameron Chittock: Auckland Council's Plan Change 120 increases residents' flood risk
"This isn’t an abstract concern – it’s a matter of personal safety."
Muggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island
'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'
Surface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather looms
A second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.
Fire danger shuts NSW schools as heat and winds worsen
Twenty-five public schools across NSW have been closed due to fire risk.
Rotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disasters
The family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'.
Vietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missing
More than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.
Drenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levels
Most rivers were expected to peak overnight.
Patagonian blizzard kills five foreign tourists in Chile
Two Mexicans, two Germans and a Briton were caught off guard when visiting nature reserve.