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MetService severe weather update: August 25-28, 2026
MetService has updated its severe weather forecast: snow and up to 500mm of rain predicted for South Island. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: August 25, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 25, 2026.
More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire rages in Nevada
The fire has forced 42,000 people to evacuate as flames threaten homes near Reno.
MetService severe weather update: August 24, 2026
MetService severe weather update: Heavy rain and snow for the South Island.
'Significant winter storm': Warning issued ahead of incoming heavy rain and snow
NZTA urges motorists to prepare as cold conditions threaten travel.
Londoners find ‘horrendous’ cracks in homes after successive heatwaves
Record subsidence claims show heat is threatening London homes built on clay.
'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend
Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
MetService morning weather update: August 24, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 24, 2026. Video / MetService
Power restored for most after wild weather caused outages
Some exposed parts of central and southern New Zealand could still see strong gusts.
Europe records more than 30,000 deaths from blistering heatwaves - so far
Germany recorded a record 14,000 heat-related deaths by August 9.
Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales as a front moves up the country.
Spring-like weekend: Parts of North Island to bask in 20C as south faces gale battering
Balmy temperatures expected, with heavy rain and destructive 120km/h winds for parts.
MetService morning weather update: August 20, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 20, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: August 19, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 19, 2026. Video / MetService
'Real cold for most places': Polar airflow bites before weekend warm-up
Frost and sub-zero temperatures are forecast today but the cold snap is on its way out.
Workers rescued from Christchurch rooftop, windows smashed amid strong winds
Strong winds shattered a Christchurch Gondola window and sent debris flying.
MetService morning weather update: August 18, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 18, 2026. Video / MetService
Cold blast: Sub-zero temperatures and biting winds set to continue
Ferries have been cancelled amid forecast 4m swells as the southerlies strengthen.
MetService morning weather update: August 17, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 17, 2026. Video / MetService
Desert Rd closed as temps tumble to single digits, -7C in south
Freezing southerlies have brought snow to the North Island.
MetService forecast: Cold southerly to bring low temperatures
A bitterly cold air mass driving up from the south will deliver a frigid and frosty start to the working week. Video / MetService
Road snowfall warnings in North and South islands
Central North Island warnings last until the early hours of Monday morning.
Heavy rain and strong wind watches issued as temperatures set to plunge
MetService said the drop in temperatures will be 'noticeable'.
'Is this how I'm going to die?': Kiwi clambers on top of flipped train to help others escape
Tristan Dryburgh was planning on heading to France when disaster struck.
Weather Outlook: Severe thunderstorm warnings for Far North, Whangārei | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday, August 14. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Fog delays 17 flights and cancels seven at Auckland Airport
Fog restrictions remain in place at Auckland Airport.
Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted, heavy rain still likely
Flooding and extremely hazardous driving conditions were likely, MetService said.
MetService morning weather update: August 14, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 14, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService weather update: August 13, 2026
MetService weather update: August 13, 2026. Video / MetService