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Evacuations in Malibu after waves open sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's house
The enormous hole appeared on Tuesday as heavy surf pounded the exclusive coastline.
Snow warning issued for Desert Rd overnight
MetService warns that conditions could be hazardous on the central North Island road.
'Bit of a fright': Pair rescued from floodwaters, heavy rain headed for Auckland
Commuters face heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding as the storm moves north.
MetService morning weather update: September 7, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 7, 2026. Video / MetService
Flood threat for Wellington as capital braces for overnight heavy rain, 90km/h winds
Woman, dog rescued after becoming stuck in chest-high floodwaters in a South Island gorge.
'Maybe an indoor day': The areas in for a drenching this Father's Day
Napier and Gisborne dads are being gifted the best weather.
'Supersized' El Niño weather on its way: What will it do to New Zealand?
The UN has warned the world is entering an extreme weather 'danger zone'.
Winter 2026 is New Zealand’s third-warmest on record
Only one winter since 2000 has been colder than average.
Wild spring weather: Strong winds cause havoc, planes make wobbly landings
With one storm sweeping through today, another is lining up to bookend the weekend.
80km/h gusts could disrupt Auckland Harbour Bridge travel on Friday
Warnings are also in place for parts of the North Island and the South Island.
MetService severe weather warning: September 3, 2026
MetService severe weather warning: Short, sharp front to kick off the weekend | September 3, 2026
El Niño expected to be ‘strongest in recent history’
Strong winds, dry weather and wildfire risks are set to rise in the east.
Philippine couple married in hip-deep floodwaters
A Philippine couple married in a flooded church after heavy monsoon rains.
'Wild swings': It's the first day of spring - what the weather has in store
Temperatures are set to reach 23C in parts of the North Island this week.
MetService morning weather update: September 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 1, 2026. Video / MetService
Wild weather: Hawke’s Bay warned of 120km/h winds as snow falls in Dunedin
Wild end to winter continues across the country.
MetService morning weather update: August 31, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 31, 2026. Video / MetService
Northlanders urged to prepare as El Niño brings drier outlook
Northlanders urged to prepare for a drier spring and summer as El Niño builds.
Near sea-level snow forecast as wintry blast sweeps lower South Island
A strong southwesterly flow drags colder air to southern regions.
Northland roads flooded as heavy rain moves southeast across North Island
Heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the North Island's upper east coast.
MetService severe weather update: August 29-31, 2026
MetService severe weather update: August 29-31, 2026.
MetService severe weather warning
MetService severe weather warning: August 28 - 30 . Video / MetService
Search underway after hiker swept away in Canterbury high country river
Police received a report that a man was swept down a river near Craigieburn Forest Park.
Queenstown homes flooded, residents evacuated as winter storm hits South Island
Footage of the chaos around Queenstown following last night's heavy deluge. Video / Supplied
Queenstown homes evacuated amid flooding, slips | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather update with Heather Keats, Friday 28 August. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: August 28, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 28, 2026. Video / MetService
Weather to worsen in lower North Island, high avalanche risk for Southern Alps
A significant winter storm is hitting the South Island today.
MetService Severe weather update: August 27, 2026
MetService Severe weather update: August 27, 2026. Video / MetService