On the eastern side of the Alps, in the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers near and south of Arthur's Pass, there'll be up to 250mm of rain from 5 in the morning, falling at up to 40 ...

New Zealanders are being urged to prepare for potential fire risks as soaring temperatures are poised to sizzle large parts ...

Scorching conditions, heat alerts and fire risks are in store for much of New Zealand as one centre is forecast to reach 37C.

These include a strong wind warning for Canterbury about the high country and near the foothills from Saturday night through ...

"That will bring an increase in wind speed and summer rain for western parts of the country but as we head into Sunday we ...

A heavy rain warning been issued for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay, with weather predicted to ramp up by late-morning. Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says thunderstorms are possible. She says locals ...

Thunderstorms were expected to lie near Balclutha, Nugget Point, Owaka, Kaitangata, Kaka Point and Offshore Nugget Point ...

Heavy rain and damaging wind gusts are expected to descend down the nation over the coming days bringing a wet and windy end ...

Typical summertime skies are forecast for many (until at least Friday) as high pressure stretched across the country is ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand’s capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel ...

MetService is forecasting rain and wind before Christmas and a damp day of festivities for much of the country. Six heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued today across parts of both ...