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MetService morning weather update: July 8, 2026. Video / MetService

A state of emergency remains in place.

MetService severe weather update: Wednesday, July 7, 2026.

MetService morning weather update: July 7, 2026. Video / MetService

The Canterbury Regional Council says river flooding is likely if rain falls as forecast.

MetService morning weather update: July 6, 2026. Video / MetService

MetService says flooding and slips could threaten lives in Dunedin and Clutha.

MetService severe weather warning: Sunday July 5, 2026. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday July 5, 2026 National promises to pursue new trade agreements if re-elected. A new installation protects 308km of Otago's coastline.

MetService morning weather update: July 3, 2026. Video / MetService

AA Travel survey shows Australia and the Pacific Islands top Kiwis’ holiday plans.

MetService morning weather update: Thursday, July 2, 2026. Video / MetService

MetService morning weather update: Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Video / MetService

MetService morning weather update: Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Video / MetService

MetService morning weather update: Monday, June 29, 2026. Video / MetService

Centres as far north as Hamilton could dip to around freezing this week.

The same bridge was damaged during floods in February.

Jet pilots attempt Wellington touchdown as wild weather hits. Video / Nick Swasbrook

An Origin plane lines up with the runway over the harbour; heavy seas on SH2 just north of Wellington City on the urban motorway.

Video shows floodwater on the Wainui hill road.

MetService's Heather Keats with the weekend weather where you are. Friday, June 26. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

MetService morning weather update: Friday, June 26, 2026. Video / MetService

MetService severe weather warning: June 25 - 27 . Video / MetService

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | National's solar loan election pledge, winter blast hits lower South Island and Eru Kapa-Kingi mocks Luxon | Thursday, June 25, 2026

A cold winter system has brought heavy snowfall across Central Otago, with fresh snow falling in Queenstown, Wānaka and surrounding alpine areas.

MetService morning weather update: Thursday, June 25, 2026. Video / MetService

Up to 25cm of snow is forecast near the summit of Porters Pass by tomorrow.

Those travelling in the South Island have been warned of snowfall risk.

MetService severe weather update: Wednesday, June 24, 2026.