Scorching conditions, heat alerts and fire risks are in store for much of New Zealand as one centre is forecast to reach 37C.

Thunderstorms were expected to lie near Balclutha, Nugget Point, Owaka, Kaitangata, Kaka Point and Offshore Nugget Point ...

Thunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.

Typical summertime skies are forecast for many (until at least Friday) as high pressure stretched across the country is ...

They've issued a heavy rain warning for Buller, and the Tasman District ranges, with conditions expected to ease by late-afternoon. Locals are being told to avoid low-lying areas, and drive carefully ...

Heavy rain and damaging wind gusts are expected to descend down the nation over the coming days bringing a wet and windy end ...

A heavy rain warning been issued for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay, with weather predicted to ramp up by late-morning. Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says thunderstorms are possible. She says locals ...

MetService is forecasting rain and wind before Christmas and a damp day of festivities for much of the country.

A bout of bad weather is about to sweep across the east of the North Island, ahead of New Year celebrations. Rhythm and Vines ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand’s capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel ...

MetService, currently a state-owned enterprise, provides forecasts and warnings of severe weather to New Zealand under the Meteorological Services Act 1990. The Government intends to bring meteorology ...