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Subtropical air express: 'Sweltering' nights, more thunderstorms loom for north
A humid weather system is bringing warm nights and the risk of intense downpours.
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MetService morning weather update: November 2, 2026
MetService morning weather update: November 2, 2026. Video / MetService
'May impact travel': Strong winds warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Gusts up to 80km/h may affect those crossing the bridge during the afternoon peak.
Watch: Farmer films from tractor as tornado barrels past
Residents shocked as thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes sweep across Canterbury.
Cold snap: Thunderstorms, snow and 110km/h gales over next 24 hrs
Snowfall warnings apply to Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd until 3am.
Hobby farmers told to prepare for extreme conditions ahead of looming El Niño
El Niño raises the risk of drought, water scarcity and wildfires.
Multiple fans treated by St John as Christchurch stadium heat reaches 32.5C
Six people needed medical treatment for heat-related incidents during Monday's NPC final.
'Spring flip': Second front to bring wet, windy and cooler weather across NZ
MetService says the front will be a 'nice twist' for places that have been 'quite dry'.
Christchurch stadium hits 32.5C as operator acknowledges more work needed on heat
Parts of the stadium reached 32.5C on Monday during the NPC final.
Wellington suburb records blustery 130km/h gusts overnight
Kelburn was the windiest residential area nationwide in the past 24 hours.
MetService severe weather update: October 27, 2026
MetService severe weather update: October 27, 2026. Video / MetService
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, October 27, 2026
A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after reports of an assault on a child at Myers Park, central Auckland on Sunday afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
Severe gales threaten after weekend of fierce fires
Northwest gales could bring gusts of up to 130km/h in exposed places.
Severe wind hits Wellington Bays
Part of Oriental Parade and Evans Bay Parade have been cordoned off due to high wind gusts. Video / Grace Symmans
MetService severe weather update: October 26, 2026
MetService severe weather update: October 26, 2026. Video / MetService
Storms batter Europe, hitting power supplies, flights and phones
More than 400,000 British homes lost power at some point during the storms.
'I don't think anyone is going to stay dry': Labour weekend's wet send-off
The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.
Heavy rain and strong winds threaten Labour Weekend travel
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to disrupt Labour Weekend journeys home, with motorists urged to check conditions and take extra care. Video / MetService
New weather warnings issued as Labour Day front bears down
Gale watches may be issued for at least the south of the North Island.
Fog restrictions lifted at Auckland Airport after 30 flights cancelled, delayed
Labour Weekend travel disrupted by early morning weather.
Stunner to stormy: Warm weekend set to end with rain and gales in the south
Winds could reach severe gale force in four southern areas from Sunday.
Weather outlook: A long weekend of two halves | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday, October 23. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: October 23, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 23, 2026. Video / MetService
Why Northland's hot and windy summer could come with a deadly downside
Northlanders are being urged not to take risks as the provisional drowning toll sits at 8.