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12 Jun 2026

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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

Were the Wellington weather warnings an overreaction?
Some south coast Wellington residents are decrying what they believe were "unnecessary" evacuation orders - but others say better safe than sorry.

SH3 at Taranaki's Awakino Gorge closed after fresh slip movement detected
NZTA said the vital link between Taranaki and Waikato - which frequently closes due to weather incidents - was closed at 6pm.

Why FIFA’s ‘hydration break’ sham is working out for the Socceroos
The introduction of the mandatory breaks – even if the weather is relatively cool – looks set to be a defining feature of this World Cup. On the early evidence, it works beautifully for Australia.

North Island prepares for thunderstorms, heavy rain
Weather warnings and watches are in place for large parts of the North Island after residents lost power in a lightning storm.

Explainer: What is El Niño and how it might impact New Zealand's weather
Explainer - We are being told to look out for El Niño in the coming months. But what exactly does that mean?

Has severe weather changed the way you live?
Floods, slips, road closures and evacuations have become familiar parts of life for many communities.

Weather Forecast: Mostly dry streak continues into June

‘Significant weather event’: Severe weather warnings issued with deluge to lash parts of Aotearoa
MetService said it is likely to “be a significant weather event affecting large parts of the country.”

China expects El Nino weather effects to peak in autumn and winter

What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Four days of rain slashed population of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.

'Ad hoc and piecemeal': Insurer IAG slams govt's approach to natural hazards in new report
IAG has added its voice to a growing chorus of organisations calling for leadership from the government on how the country will deal with increasingly frequent, destructive weather disasters.

In pictures: Windy weather and big waves batter Wellington
We’ve got reporters and visual journalists out on the field to bring you the latest, here are some of the images they’ve captured.

Weather live updates: Evacuations ordered, state of emergency as huge waves set to hit Wellington and Wairarapa
A state of emergency is in force across a swathe of Wellington southern bays.

Primavera festival fans say handling of bad weather put 'dampener' on first day
Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona.

Weather New Zealand: Thunderstorms bears down on North Island with flooding expected
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the top half of the North Island.

North Island weather warnings mark rainy start to winter
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been issued for Taranaki, Horowhenua, Kapiti, and Wellington from late Thursday evening.

Solar panels coming to 500 schools in $30 million government initiative
Selected schools will get batteries alongside solar panels, allowing them to provide heating and lighting to communities during severe weather events.

Warning of severe weather without causing anxiety a fine balance, Tasman mayor says
But Tim King says it's something everyone has to live with, as the region once again braced itself amid days of severe weather warnings.

Localised downpours possible as intense band of rain moves across NZ
A raft of severe weather warnings and watches are in place for the West Coast and top of the South Island, and for much of the upper North Island.

450mm of rain for some, 21C for others: Where to find the best weather this long weekend
MetService warns of potentially dangerous rainfall totals in parts of the South Island, while eastern regions are forecast to enjoy unusually warm autumn temperatures.