Weather
30C scorcher as hot weather heads north
The South Island is in for a hot one, before the summer heat starts to move up the country.
'All hell broke loose': Caretaker describes moment tornado hit
"There was just this rumble ... you could hear it before it hit," Lance Phillips says Audio
Campground hit by tornado in Manawatu
The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed. Lance Phillips is a resident and caretaker of the Dudding Lake… Audio
More than 13,000 lightning strikes recorded in North Island
Power has been restored to thousands in Thames and one person was taken to hospital after a tornado hit Rangitīkei.
House bus hit by lightning, tornado reportedly flips caravan at motor camp
A person has been taken to Whanganui Hospital after reports a tornado went through and overturned a caravan.
Thunderstorms are noisily kicking off summer in NZ – what’s driving them?
Thunderstorms form when warm, moist air rises into cooler layers above.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 December 2025
Food charities are calling for certainty around government funding, as they prepare for the Christmas season; MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island today, with possible… Audio
Westpac launches scheme to help owners protect homes from extreme weather
The interest-free loans can be used on measures such as installing ground moisture barriers under homes and improving drainage.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Taranaki
MetService says storms have been forecast for the Stratford and New Plymouth areas today.
Thunderstorm warning issued as torrential rain, hail and possible tornadoes forecast
The hot start to summer is expected to take a turn.
Auckland beachgoers warned of 'code browns'
Sewage overflows from thunderstorms over the weekend have impacted water quality at beaches across the central city. Audio
Section of Great Taste Cycle Trail set to reopen
The section of trail was closed after flooding and slips earlier in the year caused significant damaged.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast to kick off summer
MetService reports a broad range of weather including heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and sunny spells Video
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland, surrounding regions
A torrential downpour has literally rained on Auckland's parade, as MetService warned of a severe thunderstorm.
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Sources say some jets may need hardware changes, during one of the busiest travel weeks internationally.
Hotspots forming in unusually dry conditions
Earth Sciences New Zealand has identified areas where soils are severely drier than normal in Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, North Otago, South Canterbury and North Canterbury.
Scorching days ahead as parts of country hit 33C
Auckland today will be slightly cooler with high of 25°C. Video, Audio
Record heat and humidity hits country
Auckland has seen its hottest November day on record - with temperatures climbing above 27 degrees. MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record
Many parts of the country have exceeded 30 degrees celsius on Thursday.
Tens of thousands without power as outages plague NSW residents
As of Thursday morning, 63,000 properties around the Australia state were experiencing outages.
