Rainy weather (file image).

Slow-moving front prompts heavy rain warnings for South Island's west

Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for much of the West Coast.

12:45pm

Flooding in Tokoroa.

Flooded roads in Tokoroa as severe storms cross central North Island

The storms moving across the upper and central North Island were expected to bring torrential rain and hail.

Wed, Nov 11

Weather warnings for November 10, 2026.

Weather watches out in force across sodden North Island

The wet weather will continue to hit parts of the North Island today.

Tue, Nov 10

The upper and central North Island can prepare for more stormy weather across Monday and Tuesday.

Severe thunderstorm, heavy rain watches issued for North Island

Auckland and Northland can expect potential storms until 9pm on Monday.

Mon, Nov 9

Rainy weather (file image).

Large hail, deafening thunder pound Auckland on election day

Severe thunderstorm watches remain in place for several regions, with forecasters warning more heavy rain and storms are expected through today.

Sat, Nov 7

Heavy rain on the North Western Motorway from Carrington Rd.

Thunderstorm thumps Auckland, power outages, watch remain

Areas of Kaipara, Auckland City, Waitakere, Franklin, Rodney, Gulf, and Albany struck by thunderstorms and torrential rain.

Fri, Nov 6

Heavy rain watches and warnings issued for south

Heavy rain watches and warnings issued for south

Heavy rain was starting to set in along the West Coast, with orange warnings in place until tomorrow.

Mon, Nov 2

October 2026
Frosts are possible in some parts of the South Island.

Polar jet stream brings snow to the south, wind to the north

A polar jet stream is driving powerful winds across the country, with snow closing South Island roads, hail and tornado risks in Canterbury and frost forecast overnight.

Fri, Oct 30

Small tornado in Ashburton.

Watch: Tornado swirls over Ashburton paddock

1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said the weather phenomenon was "a small tornado with a lower formation".

Thu, Oct 29

Autumn colours with a sprinkling of snow in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

'Snow showers' forecast for some South Island roads

Some road snowfall warnings have been extended into tomorrow as MetService says snow is expected to accumulate overnight.

Thu, Oct 29

Severe winds have battered Wellington, with part of the waterfront closed after cyclists were blown off their bikes.

Wellington waterfront closed as severe winds knock cyclists off bikes

Gusts topping 140km/h and heavy rain are sweeping across the country, with 154mm dumped in Fiordland as a front moves north.

Mon, Oct 26

Much of the South Island is under weather warnings ahead of Labour Day.

South Island blanketed in weather warnings as Labour Day front nears

MetService said an active front was expected to sweep across the South Island on Monday and early Tuesday, before moving over the North Island.

Sun, Oct 25

A rainbow follows spring showers in Wānaka.

'Spring doozy' weather to follow a sunny start for Labour Weekend

Some regions are forecast to reach temperatures close to 30C before rain and wind arrives in time for Labour Day.

Fri, Oct 23

Daniel Corbett says the long weekend looks good for getting outside.

Looking good for the long weekend – is El Nino about to make itself felt?

Temperatures will be quite pleasant in the 20s, says 1News weather expert Daniel Corbett. Some places could frequent the mid-20s at times.

Thu, Oct 22

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Intensifying weather event is expected to peak in December, with forecasters warning of rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns globally.

Tue, Oct 20

Here comes the sun: Warm, fine weather ahead for much of NZ

Here comes the sun: Warm, fine weather ahead for much of NZ

Temperatures are set to climb to 26C in some areas, with plenty of sunshine forecast ahead of Labour Weekend.

Mon, Oct 19

Sheep take shelter from the heat in a paddock next to the Pouawa Marine Reserve turnoff during the 2017 drought.

Gisborne farmers and wine growers see upside of El Niño

Stronger westerly winds and below-average rainfall will present challenges on the East Coast but there are some potential positives for those who plan right.

Mon, Oct 19

Torrential rain caused flooding and slips in Wellington early Monday morning.

'We'll be essentially homeless': Wellington flood victims fear what's next

Flood-hit Wellington homeowners say they feel abandoned six months on from the floods which devastated the region and killed one person.

Sun, Oct 18

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said temperatures were expected to drop, with rain for some areas that would clear by Sunday.

Thunderstorms and sunshine: It's going to be a weather rollercoaster

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats warned of four seasons in a weekend, with hail and frost giving way to "plenty of sun" by Sunday.

Fri, Oct 16

A slip at Awakino Gorge. (Source: NZTA)

Slip, surface flooding as heavy downpours move across NZ

A stretch of State Highway 3 through Mt Messenger has been reduced to one lane.

Thu, Oct 15

Tropical cyclone Vaianu cut a swathe between Fiji and New Zealand in April this year.

How super El Nino will impact NZ this Pacific cyclone season

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett on the outlook for the coming storm forecast.

Thu, Oct 15

Clouds building over Reefton.

Wild spring weather to bring heavy rain, gales to parts of NZ

MetService said one region was expected to bear the brunt of the wet weather as a slow-moving front tracked across the country.

Wed, Oct 14

It was "warm and sticky" for some people overnight.

'Warm and sticky' night for North Island, one city to hit 27C today

Summer temperatures were forecast for parts of the country today.

Tue, Oct 13

Parts of Canterbury could reach 28C next week, but unsettled weather may also bring rain, strong winds and even snow as warm northerlies meet colder southerlies.

One town tipped to reach 28C next week

Unsettled weather may also bring rain, strong winds and even snow as warm northerlies meet colder southerlies.

Fri, Oct 9

Many areas of the world are likely to be affected, with flooding seen here in Thailand.

How El Niño manages to cause both drought and floods

El Niño is already breaking records, and scientists say a rapidly warming Pacific Ocean could see it strengthen even further before its expected peak later this year.

Sat, Oct 3