Scorching temperatures reaching the high 30s are already beginning to arrive, and experts warn that such severe heat is ...

An active low-pressure system is starting to move over the North Island today, disrupting music festivals, causing dozens of ...

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

Wellington and Wairarapa are set to be pounded by gusts of 90km/h across the day while 22 hours of rain is forecast for the hills and ranges of coastal Waikato. Forecaster Matthew ...

Heavy rain is set to pummel parts of New Zealand days before blistering temperatures sweep the country. MetService forecaster Braydon White told the Herald there was potential for thunderstorm ...

Heat alerts have arrived for some northern and eastern parts of the country, with Fire and Emergency warning of an “extreme ...

The last few days of 2025 are forecast to be wet for much of the country, with heavy rain warnings issued for some holiday ...

Rain has started to cascade over the country as severe weather warnings take effect, with threats of flooding and slips from ...

Crowded House famously sang about four seasons in one day, but sometimes when you search for a weather forecast, it can feel like there’s a different season every hour, depending on which app you look ...

Downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.

Weather alerts have been upgraded from watches to warnings across New Zealand, as a low-pressure system barrels through the country and disrupts the first New Year’s festivals on the summer calendar.

Areas in the Kapiti Coast have been hit hard by heavy rain.