The conditions are not merely muggy, but oppressive for some.
New Zealand
22 mins ago
1:31
Shaun Robinson, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, talks about the dangers of climate anxiety – and what can be done about it.
Life
6:00am
3:34
The damage has split families in southern Wairarapa, but by Tuesday afternoon a human chain had formed to ferry supplies from one side to the other.
9:41am
1:30
Hundreds of people enter their second day of being cut off after major damage to a key bridge in south Wairarapa.
Tuesday 5:39pm
The Raspberry Café owner Bart Batth said the weather had forced a temporary closure "for the safety of staff and customers".
Tuesday 3:54pm
The bridge, just before Lake Ferry, is a key link with the township, along with Cape Palliser, Ngawi, Whāngaimoana and many farming communities.
Tuesday 12:38pm
More than 280mm of rain has fallen on parts of the Banks Peninsula from Sunday night to Tuesday morning.
Tuesday 11:27am
The Tūranganui River had reportedly flooded the main road, and the Tauanui River had burst its banks, flooding paddocks.
Mon, Feb 16
MetService said the deluge of rain and relentless winds continue to impact a vast area of the central and eastern North Island and northeastern South Island today.
Hutt City Council advised residents on Heather Grove and parts of Riverside Dr to leave their homes.
Tens of thousands are without power and several districts remain under States of Emergency as severe gales and torrential rain swept through the lower North Island.
Wellington City Council said the latest discharge occurred as a deep low situated east of the North Island brought heavy rain and severe gales to large parts of the country.
Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.
Environment
Ryan Vickers said the weatherbomb that hit parts of the district was so localised, he had no idea how bad it was from his Hamilton home just 30 minutes away.
Sun, Feb 15
A deepening weather system trapped between two high‑pressure ridges is set to funnel tropical moisture back over Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Sat, Feb 14
Several roads were closed and thousands were left without power after severe weather lashed parts of the North Island overnight.
"We went inside, there were taonga floating around."
Mayor Rodney Dow said the district had been lashed by rain, with reports of flooding, slips and inundation.
MetService is cautioning New Zealanders to brace for a "very active 24 hours”, with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the North Island still recovering from severe weather just three weeks ago.
Fri, Feb 13
An inspection was launched at the Clifton Motor Camp 1, east of Hastings, after leaseholders at the campsite identified "dangerous trees" above the campground.
It reminds us that New Zealand is one of the most natural-hazard-exposed countries on Earth.
Thu, Feb 12
Rain is on the way for parts of the country from Friday as a humid northeast flow sweeps over Aotearoa.
MetService advised people in affected areas to seek shade and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day.
Sat, Feb 7
1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says the forecast is looking good for the long weekend other than a few passing showers.
Wed, Feb 4
Whangārei Deputy Mayor Scott McKenzie said the usual flood of holidaymakers who made their way into Whangārei district was welcome.
Mon, Feb 2
