It became a difficulty just to walk along, or even stand still, while vehicles were being slammed too. Read...

A wind gust of 160km/h was recorded at Baring Head earlier today. Read...

Severe weather is hitting both the North and South Islands, disrupting flights, closing roads and cutting power. Read...

Residents of Selwyn Huts have been asked to evacuate as rivers continue to rise and rain lashes already sodden ground. Read...

With gusts up to 141kph at Mt Kaukau, the capital was told to hunker down ahead of unusually strong and potentially damaging southerly winds. Read...

Severe weather is hitting both the North and South Islands, disrupting flights, closing roads and cutting power. Read...

Flights and ferries are being cancelled in the capital, and roofs have been torn off amid huge winds, while heavy rain batters the South Island. Read...

Flights and ferries are being cancelled in the capital amid huge winds, while s heavy rain batters the South Island. Read...

The Department of Conservation said the snake likely arrived due to recent weather events. Read...

Weather warnings and watches, orange and red, heavy swell or snow, strong winds - these words all have specific meanings for MetService. Read...