‘Significant storm’ warnings to disrupt Labour Day plans
Holidaymakers are warned to brace for heavy rain, strong winds and even snow, as a “significant storm” is…
Southland, Clutha still under states of emergency
Southland and the Clutha district remain under states of local emergency, after extreme winds on Thursday toppled trees…
Suspected lightning strikes knocked out two water plants
Suspected lightning strikes struck two different water supplies during the wild weather on Thursday. Both Methven’s water supply…
South Marlborough issued red wind warning
Holidaymakers are advised to consider delaying travel due to forecast gales, as a red wind warning is issued…
Heavy rain, severe gales to hit South and lower North Island
Large swathes of the South Island and eastern parts of the lower North Island are expected to face…
Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding
An emergency operations centre has been activated by the Grey District Council this afternoon as heavy rain lashes…
Flight cancelled after Air NZ plane is struck by lightning
An Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Auckland was cancelled today after an aircraft was struck by…
Properties damaged, roofs lifted in reported tornado near Whakatāne
Several properties have been damaged with some roofing ripped off after a reported tornado near Whakatāne this afternoon.…
Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the cards for parts of North Island
The school holidays is forecast to end on a sodden note for many, with thunderstorms and heavy rain…
‘Bitter night’ for parts of South Island
It has been a “bitter night” for parts of the South Island as plummeting temperatures brought snow and…
Rain warnings as front moves across North Island
Several warnings for rain have been issued as a front slowly makes its way across parts of the…
Slip closes West Coast highway, heavy downpours for lower North
More wild weather is expected to impact isolated parts of the country today, with MetService warning of significant…