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Winter 2026 is New Zealand’s third-warmest on record
Only one winter since 2000 has been colder than average.
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MetService severe weather warning: September 3, 2026
MetService severe weather warning: Short, sharp front to kick off the weekend | September 3, 2026
Moment man is struck by lightning … and walks away unharmed
Staten Island political staffer Thomas Fahmy survived a lightning strike.
El Niño expected to be ‘strongest in recent history’
Strong winds, dry weather and wildfire risks are set to rise in the east.
‘Luckily there were no kids’: Huge tree crashes at Ponsonby playground
'Another 45 minutes, there’s probably a good chance there would have been kids there.'
'Wild swings': It's the first day of spring - what the weather has in store
Temperatures are set to reach 23C in parts of the North Island this week.
MetService morning weather update: September 1, 2026
MetService morning weather update: September 1, 2026. Video / MetService
New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search as two bodies are recovered
A National Weather Service bulletin warned of more flooding and 'killer currents'.
Wild weather: Hawke’s Bay warned of 120km/h winds as snow falls in Dunedin
Wild end to winter continues across the country.
MetService morning weather update: August 31, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 31, 2026. Video / MetService
Near sea-level snow forecast as wintry blast sweeps lower South Island
A strong southwesterly flow drags colder air to southern regions.
Northland roads flooded as heavy rain moves southeast across North Island
Heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the North Island's upper east coast.
MetService severe weather update: August 29-31, 2026
MetService severe weather update: August 29-31, 2026.
The Country: Buck Shelford on rugby, retirement and men's health
Today: Chris Brandolino, Mark Warren, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, and Buck Shelford.
MetService severe weather warning
MetService severe weather warning: August 28 - 30 . Video / MetService
Search underway after hiker swept away in Canterbury high country river
Police received a report that a man was swept down a river near Craigieburn Forest Park.
Queenstown homes flooded, residents evacuated as winter storm hits South Island
Footage of the chaos around Queenstown following last night's heavy deluge. Video / Supplied
Queenstown homes evacuated amid flooding, slips | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather update with Heather Keats, Friday 28 August. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: August 28, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 28, 2026. Video / MetService
Desperate families search for missing after Nepal floods
Five Kiwis are amongst hundreds missing after deadly flash floods swept through Nepal.
Weather to worsen in lower North Island, high avalanche risk for Southern Alps
A significant winter storm is hitting the South Island today.
MetService Severe weather update: August 27, 2026
MetService Severe weather update: August 27, 2026. Video / MetService
Fog restrictions lift at Auckland Airport, 42 flights cancelled, delayed
Fog restrictions were relaxed at 9.35am, an airport spokesperson said.
Reports: Five New Zealanders missing in Nepal | Ryan Bridge TODAY
A former Consul of Nepal has told TVNZ he has names of five New Zealanders listed among the foreign nationals reported missing in the Nepal floods. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: August 27, 2026
MetService morning weather update: August 27, 2026. Video / MetService
Winter blast to bring 500mm deluge as 'river of moisture' hits
Heavy rain and snow are forecast as a low-pressure system reaches New Zealand.
'River of moisture' to be unleashed; power cuts and travel disruption possible
A 48-hour heavy rain watch is in place as a significant storm approaches.
MetService severe weather update: August 25-28, 2026
MetService has updated its severe weather forecast: snow and up to 500mm of rain predicted for South Island. Video / MetService
41 injured and scores of homes damaged as tornado strikes French village
The tornado hit hardest in the village of Pomas in southwestern France.