Weather
Snowed inn - and happy about it
A group of pub-goers in Yorkshire's Tan Hill Inn have been snowed into the establishment since Saturday night (UK time). Audio
Blenheim wins sunniest spot in NZ
Blenheim has secured the award for sunniest spot in New Zealand for 2024. It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year, which saw an ongoing warming trend locally, and around… Audio
What we can learn from NZ's 2024 climate data
The sunniest, the hottest, and the coldest places - and those hit by 'atmospheric rivers'.
What a rare summer La Niña could mean for Australia
The great rainmaker, La Niña, could be back for the fourth time in five years, increasing the prospect of a soaking start to 2025. Video
When will the cold snap end and who is in for a sizzling week?
We ask MetService what you can expect for the week ahead and when summer plans can resume. Audio
Cool summer weather set to linger
Well, there's not much snow on the horizon down here but it's certainly not warm for much of the country. The cold weather that brought summer to a halt for much of the country will linger on for at… Audio
Where has summer gone and will it come back?
A meteorologist unravels why these holidays have been a fizzer so far, and when brighter days might arrive. Audio
Weather update from Metservice
MetService meterologist Mathapelo Makabulane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about what the week will bring across the Cook Strait and the country. Audio
Major winter storm begins dumping snow, disrupting travel in US
Authorities are warning of some of the heaviest snowfalls in a decade and a severe impact on transport.
What happened to summer?
The bad weather has been a "bummer", and there's more in store - but don't worry, all is not lost.
First heatwave of 2025 engulfs Australia's south-east
Temperatures across south-east states are predicted to soar up to 12 degrees Celsius above the January average this weekend, raising the risk of major fire outbreaks.
Wairoa's heavy rain more challenging for some than others - farmer
While some will be welcoming the rain, others will be struggling with "real anxiety", farmer says.
Wet weekend ahead, but summer sun set to return
The cool and wet start to the new year will persist into the weekend for much of the motu.
Thunderstorms, hail possible for parts of NZ on Friday
A low pressure system is expected to bring unsettled weather to central and northern parts of the country.
'Miles different': Water park owner feels 'victimised' by iPhone weather app
Emily Rutherford says the app keeps reporting the temperature in her part of Central Otago is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts - and even that is underestimating the summer heat.
Cook Strait storm leaves ferry passengers anxious
Wild holiday weather has left Cook Strait ferry passengers bracing for a rough ride, and some New Year's Eve crossings cancelled.
2024 in photos: How the year unfolded
Weather woes, a troubled health system and issues affecting Māoridom not only dominated headlines - they were among the year's most memorable images.
New Year's Eve weather: South Island's West Coast the place to be
Much of the North Island will be wet and windy to see out 2024.
Only a little slash on the Gisborne's northern beaches - council
A recent drone assessment of beaches at Tolaga and Tokomaru Bays showed them to be relatively free from new slash.
Tent tossed into the air in Omarama, four treated for minor injuries
Metservice meterologist John Law says a tornado is "definitely not out of the question".
