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High tide approaches as huge waves hit Wellington
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MetService morning weather update: Monday, June 8, 2026
MetService morning weather update: Monday, June 8, 2026. Video / MetService
Lawson equals career-best F1 finish, takes fifth in chaotic Monaco Grand Prix
The Kiwi banked another 10 championship points, in a race that saw seven drivers retire.
Gales to peak near midnight as deep low drives wind, huge swells across NZ
A deep low-pressure system is moving northeast.
More rain and gales before winter chill sets in
Temperatures will drop to seasonal averages after what has been a warm start to winter.
Cocktail of unstable, humid atmosphere and warm seas a perfect recipe for lightning strikes
The South Island has seen more than 6200 lightning strikes in 12 hours.
Severe thunderstorm watch for top half of North Island after 6200 lightning strikes pummel south
MetService warns the electrical storms bring a threat of tornadoes.
Fork lightning strikes Waikawa Bay, Picton
View from Bay Vista Waterfront Motel as fork lightning strikes Waikawa Bay, Picton just before midnight. Video \ Kerry Sorensen-Tyler
Weather outlook: Where storms will be rolling in this weekend | Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService's John Law says heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible tornadoes are on the menu as winter begins, Friday, June 5. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: Friday, June 5, 2026
MetService morning weather update: Friday, June 5, 2026.
Ryan Bridge TODAY 4 June 2026
Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald newsroom.
Thunderstorms and tornado risk as second wave of 'prolonged rain' to hit North Island
MetService warns thunderstorms could bring gusts up to 100km/h.
MetService morning weather update: Thursday, June 4, 2026
MetService morning weather update: Thursday, June 4, 2026.
MetService morning weather update: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
MetService morning weather update: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026.
'Surprises are always possible': Meteorologist warns of strong El Nino ahead
Forecasters say there is a 60% chance El Nino will be strong by spring.
Raw sewage flows into Nelson river and estuary after overnight storm
Heavy downpours caused a wastewater pipe to burst, sending sewage into nearby waterways.
MetService warns of heavy rain and gales hitting North Island overnight
MetService warns Northland could see up to 130mm of rain overnight.
Heavy rain warnings as holidaymakers urged to plan ahead for wet weather
Travellers are urged to leave early to avoid heavy rain across key routes.
MetService severe weather warning: May 31, 2026
MetService severe weather warning: May 31, 2026. Video / MetService
'Once in a blue moon': Star gazers in for rare double act this weekend
An unusual event will light up the sky this weekend if heavy rain doesn't spoil the view.
Long weekend washout: Heavy rain warnings expanded to cover more of South Island
600mm of rain could fall in the Tasman region in the coming days.
Letters: What about an NZ rugby island of origin?
OPINION: Finally, we have a Budget that isn’t a lolly scramble, writes a reader.
44-hour long weekend washout: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind to lash south then move north
Heavy rain and gale northerlies will hit the South Island from Sunday.
Weekend weather outlook: Winter starts with a bang | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your weekend weather outlook with MetService's Heather Keats. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: May 29, 2026
MetService morning weather update: May 29, 2026. Video / MetService
Heavy rain on cards for King's Birthday as golden run of weather in north comes to end
Clear skies will be replaced with wet and humid weather in the coming days.
MetService morning weather update: May 28, 2026
MetService morning weather update: May 28, 2026.
Why scientists retired the dire climate scenario used for over a decade
New York Times: Many on the political right have used the shift to attack climate science.