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MetService morning weather update: October 8, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 8, 2026. Video / MetService
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MetService morning weather update: October 2, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 2, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: September 30, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 30, 2026. Video / Metservice
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Super El Niño: What's happening around the world?
The effects of this year's Super El Niño are already being felt globally.
Ryan Bridge TODAY 29 September
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MetService morning weather update: September 29, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 29, 2026. Video / MetService
'We're vulnerable if it stops raining': Farmers preparing for dry conditions. | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Federated Farmers board member highlights threats of the intensifying El Niño weather patterns. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Tale of two halves': Showers strengthen in western parts of NZ as east stays brighter
Auckland can expect a few showers as southwesterlies strengthen on Monday.
Heavy rain hits South Island as snow traps vehicles, closes roads
State Highway 7 is currently closed through Lewis Pass, with no detour available.
Bangkok declares flood disaster across city
Almost 300mm of rain has fallen on Bangkok since Thursday afternoon.
Severe gales and heavy rain set to hit central NZ
The wet and windy start to the school holidays is set to continue for parts of NZ.
Motorists warned of icy North Island roads as school holidays start
MetService forecast cold fronts bringing frosty, wet and windy conditions.
Cold fronts to bring wild start to school holidays and risk of heavy snow
The wettest weather is set for Sunday, with snow and gales possible.
Sub-zero snowy snap: Road warnings and frosty temps for both islands
Auckland is forecast to be a chilly 4C and both islands are set to drop below zero.
Wild waves: Large 6m swells to batter both coasts for second day
MetService says the largest waves will skirt Banks Peninsula and other western coasts.
MetService morning weather update: September 21, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 21, 2026. Video / MetService
10m waves dwarf Paeroa's giant L&P bottle as monster swell hits south
Coastal erosion, inundation and harbour dangers are possible before conditions ease.
Severe gale watches issued amid changeable weekend weather
Snow warnings are in place for the Crown Range and Milford roads overnight.
MetService weather update: September 19, 2026
MetService weather update: September 19, 2026. Video / MetService
Wildfires, drought, extreme heat: Auckland's looming El Niño summer threat
Officials warn this summer will be one of the hottest and driest in recent years.
MetService warns of thunderstorm and heavy rain risk for top half of North Island in coming hours
The risk for Auckland, Northland and Waikato is likely to “ramp up” into the evening.
Cold front: Snow risk shifts north after snow, flooding close highways
Snow and flooding closed two South Island highways.
Snow and flooding hit South Island highways as cold snap sweeps in
Drivers are urged to take care, with alpine snowfall warnings in place.
Strong El Niño could cut national milk production by 3.3%
DairyNZ warns a strong El Niño could lift break-even milk prices to $9.07/kgMS.
Spring freeze: Road snowfall warnings for Queenstown region
One-lane restrictions remain on the Crown Terrace road to Arrowtown.
Runners wade through waist-high floodwaters at US half marathon
Strong currents forced some runners to hold a rail for safety.
Weather whiplash: South Island faces 20C to 10C plunge as snow returns
Cold air will bring rain and possible snow to higher parts of the South Island.
MetService midday weather update: September 15, 2026
MetService midday weather update: September 15, 2026.