Weather
Thunder rattles Auckland windows following flight disruptions in Wellington
There were 30,000 lightning strikes throughout NZ on Thursday, MetService says.
Rain and wind set to continue through to next week
There might be a slight reprieve over the weekend, but MetService said it would not last long.
Weather: Northwest gales and heavy rain for lower North Island, South Island
MetService has issued watches for the lower North Island and parts of the South Island.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August 2024
On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do I protect myself from lightning?
Professor Craig Rodger is from the Space Physics Group at the University of Otago and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
More slips in Greymouth street as rain forecast for Taranaki
More of the country may be in for downpours heading into the last week of winter. Audio
Hottest winter temperature ever recorded in Australia
Yampi Sound reached 41.6C on Monday afternoon, a new winter temperature record for Australia.
Helium balloon took out power to 900 homes in Petone
About 60 homes are still without power, in a day that has seen parts of the lower North Island inundated with water.
Taranaki, Tararuas and Buller in firing line for heavy downpours
The wet weather is targeting Mount Taranaki with up to 80mm of rain expected early on Tuesday morning.
Lower North island lashed by heavy rain
The downpour has moved to Kapiti and Porirua which both have severe weather warnings in place, as well as Taranaki. There's already flooding across the Wellington region, while 50 homes in Greymouth… Audio
Rainfall causes flooding and slips in Wellington region
It's been a wet and muddy day for lots of Wellington residents as significant rainfall has cause flooding and slips in the region, Bill Hickman speaks to Lisa Owen from the Hutt Riverbank. Audio
Significant rainfall cause flooding of properties in Kapiti
It's been a wet and muddy day for lots of Wellington residents as significant rainfall has cause flooding and slips in the region. In Kapiti, the heavy downpours have caused the flooding of properties… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 August 2024
On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Audio
Wild weather causes havoc in parts of the country
Main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 August
On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track… Audio
Areas of Hutt Valley flooded due to heavy rain
Heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, as the weekend's wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continued. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Wellington region hit by heavy rain
Heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, as the weekend's wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continued. Porirua mayor Anita Baker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
North-westerly winds bring heavy rain warnings for West Coast
Heavy rain warnings are in force for the West Coast and Tararuas on Monday, as the wet and boisterous north-to-westerly winds continue. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabuklane spoke to Corin… Audio
Snow, heavy rain in store for South Island on Sunday
Weather watches and warnings are in place, with some locals told to clear their drains and avoid low-lying areas.
Rockfall cuts off major South Island highway
State Highway 73 between Arthur's Pass village and Otira Saturday midday.
