There is 'intense” flooding on roads as heavy rain drenches the Bay of Plenty. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the region, including... Read More

The Bay of Plenty region is under an orange weather warning as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong gales descend on the North Island. The heavy rain warning... Read More

Severe weather will affect much of the country in the coming days. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for parts of Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, the... Read More

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, communities are now stronger and more resilient following the distribution of $11.77 million raised through a special Lotto... Read More

A week that is starting dry and calm for most, is set to feature heavy rain and strong winds. This will bring a reprieve to recent cold and frosty mornings. Apart... Read More

New Zealanders hoping to see the Matariki stars over the long weekend will have mixed conditions, with the best viewing likely on Friday and Saturday in many... Read More

After a week of crisp, cold days, MetService is forecasting a shift in the weather as rain moves over the country on Thursday, and showers lingering into Friday... Read More

A stretch of settled winter weather kicks off the week for much of New Zealand, with widespread frosts expected for areas south of the central North Island. Crisp... Read More

State Highway 2 at Pongakawa has reopened after flooding. The section of road at Kaikokopu Stream Bridge, between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South, was closed... Read More

If you think autumn and spring seem different now compared to how they used to be, you'd be right. New University of Canterbury research explores the impact... Read More

State Highway 2 will remain closed overnight to light vehicles in Pongakawa between Kaikokopu Road and Wilson Road South due to flooding at the Kaikokopu Stream... Read More

Significant flooding has closed a section of State Highway 2 at Paengaroa. Meanwhile, a thick layer of fog covered the region this morning. 'Due to bridge... Read More