South Island weather: Heavy snow, rain watches for Otago, Southland - MetService

A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.

Typhoon Gaemi wreaked the most havoc in the country it didn't hit directly — the Philippines

What was Typhoon Gaemi has weakened to a severe tropical storm and headed towards inland China on Friday after making landfall the previous evening on the east coast

Record high temperature for Invercargill, settled weekend weather as southerly blast looms

A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.

Winter weather: Forecasters watching for potential snow storm next week - and rare polar event

Meteorologists are picking the potential for a blast of snow across parts of NZ next week.

Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer

Heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing hundreds to take shelter

Heavy rain has hit northern Japan, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and sending hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds

Taiwan sees flooding and landslides from Typhoon Gaemi, which caused 22 deaths in the Philippines

Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and building damage after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island

Whitianga Summer Concert: New festival site won’t be ready in time

The new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.

Monsoon rains worsened by offshore typhoon leave 8 dead and displace 600,000 in Philippines

Monsoon rains worsened by an offshore typhoon have left at least eight people dead and displaced more than 600,000 people

Winter worsens: Warm days before chilly polar blast in both North and South islands

Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.

Weather: Daytime temperatures set to soar ‘well above’ winter average to end the week

Rise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.

Typhoon prompts cancellation of Taiwan air force drills but naval exercises set to continue

The arrival of typhoon Gaemi has prompted the cancellation of air force drills off Taiwan's east coast

Weather: Overnight temperatures to plummet as clearer skies prevail, warning of hazardous coastal conditions

Multiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.

Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer

A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 23

Temporary 30km/h speed limit in place for SH1 through Northland’s Brynderwyn Hills

The newly upgraded highway only reopened less than one month ago.

Lightning strikes kill cattle, start fires in Greece during heat wave

Lightning strikes in northern Greece have killed cattle and started fires during a dayslong heat wave affecting most of southern Europe

Weather: Heavy rain remains for Auckland, worst downpours head for East Coast

Waves up to 10 metres high were expected at the centre of the storm.

Humans caused climate change. Amid the suffering, now they must solve it

The last few years have been brutal for the climate — and for the humans and other living things within it

Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay: ‘Weather bomb’ watch with Phil Duncan

Phil Duncan, Claire Williamson, Adam Thompson, P Alexander, S Duncan, S Loe, Jason Walls.

Heavy rain watches for upper North Island, Bay of Plenty, East Coast as storm brushes coast

High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.

Wellington blanketed by fog, flights cancelled and delayed

It comes a day after fog caused major travel disruption in Auckland.