Severe thunderstorm watch for Northland, Auckland on New Yearās Eve
A severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s…
The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ
If youāre planning to celebrate New Yearās Eve outdoors, 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett has one piece of advice:…
Widespread power outages across NZ as storms move south
Thousands of homes and businesses are without power, and two Horowhenua townships have been urged to conserve water…
Power cuts, trees down as heavy rain, gales batter upper North
2025 is set to go out with a bang as an active low-pressure system crosses the country, upgrading…
Heavy rain and gale-force winds to batter northern and central NZ
Bursts of heavy rain and gale-force winds are set to begin across northern and central New Zealand on…
Multi-vehicle crash on Nelson St causes major delays in central Auckland
Fire engines, ambulances, and police respond to a multi-vehicle collision on Nelson St. Photo / Sam Sherry One…
Increasing numbers of pet turtles being found in South Island waterways
The number of pet turtles found in waterways across the South Island is increasing, with concerns about the…
Swathe of weather watches and warnings issued in the South Island
Kiwis in the South Island should make the most of today’s “nice clear skies” before a swathe of…
Memorial bench swept away in Tasman floods washes up on KÄpiti Coast
A memorial bench swept away in severe flooding at the top of the South Island earlier this year…
Flag football in New Zealand: The growing sport pushing for LA Olympics 2028
Flag football is a condensed, five-a-side version of American football. Blockers and contact tackles are replaced with rippa-rugby…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Auckland and Northland, with heavy rain and strong winds expected…
Crews give tour of storm-damaged TÄkaka Hill road
What does it take to repair a state highway? Local Democracy Reporter Max Frethey toured the damage on…