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Flooding on Wainuiomata Rd as Wellington experiences severe weather
Video shows floodwater on the Wainui hill road.
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Your weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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
MetService morning weather update: Friday, June 26, 2026. Video / MetService
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 26, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 26, 2026. Chambers in spotlight over sexual allegations, Peters lambasts National over Indian free trade deal.
'We just spend our days digging': More than 200 properties still stickered after storms
Tairāwhiti properties still red and yellow-stickered after Gabrielle and January events.
MetService severe weather warning
MetService severe weather warning: June 25 - 27 . Video / MetService
Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as 95km/h winds bear down on Auckland
Strong gusts could prompt temporary full lane closures from 1pm to 6pm.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Thursday, June 25, 2026
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
Heavy snow sweeps Central Otago as winter blast hits South Island
A cold winter system has brought heavy snowfall across Central Otago, with fresh snow falling in Queenstown, Wānaka and surrounding alpine areas.
Vehicles stranded, schools closed as wintry blast brings heavy snow
Arrowtown School is closed today after buses were unable to drive over the Crown Range.
MetService morning weather update: Thursday, June 25, 2026
MetService morning weather update: Thursday, June 25, 2026. Video / MetService
Cold blast, snow and gales as weather systems collide across country
Snow may fall to low levels across parts of the South Island overnight.
Snow warning for alpine passes as South Island routes face disruption
Up to 25cm of snow is forecast near the summit of Porters Pass by tomorrow.
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted near Auckland as winds lash top of the north
Those travelling in the South Island have been warned of snowfall risk.
MetService severe weather update: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
MetService severe weather update: Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
South Island ski fields eye partial openings as winter finally kicks in
Snowmakers have led early efforts, but up to 20cm of natural snow is forecast.
As Europe warms, scientists ask: How much hotter could summers get?
New York Times: Scientists warn of the limits to Europe's heat tolerance.
MetService morning weather update: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
MetService morning weather update: Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Video / MetService
Wet, windy and humid: Tropic-fuelled stormy weather set to hit upper north
While the north has humidity and rain, the south of NZ will see snowfall.
MetService severe weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
MetService severe weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
MetService afternoon weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
MetService afternoon weather update: Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Two children die in France as heatwave blasts
France closed more than 1350 schools as temperatures hit record June highs.
MetService morning weather update: June 23, 2026
MetService morning weather update: June 23, 2026. Video / MetService
From summery heat to wintry blast: Cold and wet weather set to return this week
A low from the northwest is set to bring rain, strong winds and snow for parts of NZ.
MetService morning weather update: June 22, 2026
MetService morning weather update: June 22, 2026. Video / MetService
'Bad weather and poor visibility': More than 50 flights scrapped at Wellington Airport
A total of 57 flights have been cancelled at Wellington Airport today.
Rain brings relief to fire-hit Canterbury and Marlborough after record heat
About 45 crews and aircraft fought fires across Canterbury and Marlborough yesterday.
Red alert issued in France and alcohol banned from festivals amid heatwave
Temperatures could reach 41C in more than a third of the country.
Nadine Higgins: How to check flood and hazard risks before buying a house
Insurers and banks increasingly rely on detailed hazard modelling before lending.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, June 20, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, June 20, 2026