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New bout of severe storms threaten flash floods, slips across upper North Island
Auckland lies under a 26-hr heavy rain watch while Bay of Plenty can expect 33hrs of rain.
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Severe gales threaten after weekend of fierce fires
Northwest gales could bring gusts of up to 130km/h in exposed places.
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
‘Major change is expected’: 30C Labour Weekend scorcher before storm
Heavy rain and fierce winds could disrupt Labour Day journeys across the South Island.
Labour weekend scorcher: Temperatures to reach 27C in Chch for sporting bonanza
Sporting events are expected to draw more than 68,000 people and bring in $10m.
MetService morning weather update: October 19, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 19, 2026. Video / MetService
Frosts return as temperatures drop to 2C this weekend
Temperatures will fall sharply overnight despite clear skies and sunny days.
Frosty Sunday start as weekend weather improves
Southerlies keep temperatures down before conditions improve on Saturday, with a frosty start and a pleasant afternoon for many on Sunday.
'Winter wonderland': Spring snow as cold snap sees temperatures tumble across both islands
One skifield posted photos of fresh snowfall amid the chilly change.
Spring cold snap: 10cm of snow to cover alpine pass and flooding hits roads
Flooding earlier reduced SH3 through the Awakino Gorge to one lane.
Severe wind watch: 100km/h gusts expected across Wellington
MetService says the watch has a moderate chance of becoming a warning.
Southern Ocean chill to halve temperatures as front sweeps up NZ
After days of balmy weather, a cold front is bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
MetService weekend weather update: Friday, October 9th, 2026
MetService weekend weather update: Friday, October 9th, 2026.
Weather Outlook: Weather turns patchy for weekend travel | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday, October 9. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Warm, drizzly finish to school holidays as temperatures rise above 20C
Ashburton and Christchurch are forecast to reach about 24C.
MetService morning weather update: October 7, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 7, 2026 Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: October 5, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 5, 2026/ Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026. Video / MetService
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
MetService morning weather update: September 21, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 21, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService weather update: September 19, 2026
MetService weather update: September 19, 2026. Video / MetService
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.