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MetService morning weather update: October 5, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 5, 2026/ Video / MetService
Spring shock: Temperatures plunge 12C as cold snap sweeps country
Highs in Blenheim and Christchurch are forecast to drop from 24C to 12C today.
NZ weekend weather: Cold southerly sweeps up the country
A cold southerly brings rain and a sharp temperature drop before fine weather returns across most of New Zealand on Sunday. Video / Niwa
El Niño could raise wildfire and water-quality risks in Hawke’s Bay, council says
El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific are expected to strengthen.
Weather watches in place as spring delivers another sharp turn | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your Metservice weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats on Herald NOW, Friday 02 October. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: October 2, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 2, 2026. Video / MetService
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MetService severe weather October 1-3
MetService severe weather forecast for October 1-3, 2026. Video / MetService
‘Catastrophic’: Swiss glaciers lose fifth of mass in five years
Four major glaciers in Switzerland, including the Rhone and Aletsch, had record melting.
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 1, 2026. Video / MetService
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MetService morning weather update: September 30, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 30, 2026. Video / Metservice
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Super El Niño: What's happening around the world?
The effects of this year's Super El Niño are already being felt globally.
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MetService morning weather update: September 29, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 29, 2026. Video / MetService
September’s Antarctic ozone hole was biggest in 20 years
OPINION: A severe ozone hole can bring warmer, wetter weather to New Zealand's west coast.
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'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 28, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 28, 2026. Video / MetService
Campervan blown over on highway, one person seriously injured
Incident one of many reported to emergency services as severe gusts hit the region.
'Tale of two halves': Showers strengthen in western parts of NZ as east stays brighter
Auckland can expect a few showers as southwesterlies strengthen on Monday.
Heavy rain hits South Island as snow traps vehicles, closes roads
State Highway 7 is currently closed through Lewis Pass, with no detour available.
Bangkok declares flood disaster across city
Almost 300mm of rain has fallen on Bangkok since Thursday afternoon.
Severe gales and heavy rain set to hit central NZ
The wet and windy start to the school holidays is set to continue for parts of NZ.
Motorists warned of icy North Island roads as school holidays start
MetService forecast cold fronts bringing frosty, wet and windy conditions.
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Police called over frost helicopters
The temperature dipped, and orchardists were busy overnight.