MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says, “With rain falling onto already sodden ground, widespread impacts such as significant flooding, slips, dangerous river conditions, and hazardous ...

While New Zealand summers are typically associated with outdoor barbecues and beach trips, parts of Canterbury are ...

It has a heavy rain watch in place for Dunedin, Clutha and mainland Southland until 3pm. It says there could be periods of heavy rain and amounts may approach warning criteria in certain localised ...

An emergency alert has been sent out across the Bay of Plenty advising people to put their safety first as severe weather is forecast for the region.

It comes after the east coast experienced the brunt of the severe weather last week. Tauranga, Whitianga, and Whakatāne all ...

New Zealanders have a “chance for a reprieve” today and over the weekend – but more severe weather looms next week. A devastating weather system yesterday brought down trees, cut off power and water ...

Another rainmaker is bearing down on New Zealand, set to brush away calm, sunny weather, forecasters say. Niwa Weather has ...

Heavy rain, downpours and severe gales will continue for many areas into tomorrow.