Forecasters also predict the wet weather could move onto the North Island on Friday. Read...

In a severe weather event, Wairarapa Hospital is “likely to be flooded” and thousands of buildings left exposed to risk, a recent report says. Read...

Rain is back for a lot of the country this week, as severe weather watches and warnings pop up. Read...

Fine weather is not set to last in parts of the South Island where heavy rain warnings and a strong wind watch are in place from midnight tomorrow. Read...

Wet weather caused flooding and disrupted the kiwifruit harvest, but for many drought-afflicted farmers, it has been welcomed. Read...

Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions. Read...

Wellington and the Canterbury region has been smashed with some of the most intense weather in years. Read...

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...