Dudding Lake tornado injures 1 in Manawatū, New Zealand
At least one person was injured after a tornado struck a motor camp near Lake Dudding in rural Manawatū on Wednesday afternoon (LT), December 3, 2025.
Atmospheric river brings heavy rain to Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Heavy rain caused by an atmospheric river hit parts of the Bay of Plenty on November 18, 2025, with MetService reporting localized downpours of 25–40 mm (0.8 to 1.6 inches) per hour and an Orange heavy-rain warning in effect
Significant weather systems to impact New Zealand through Thursday, October 23
New Zealand is set for a week of active weather as multiple systems track across the country from October 20 to 23, 2025. MetService warns of strong northwesterlies and heavy rain early in the week, followed by another intense front on Thursday that may bring more severe impacts to already affected areas.
Rare hailstorm blankets Ripiro Beach, Northland, New Zealand
A localized hailstorm covered a section of Ripiro Beach, Northland, New Zealand, at around 17:00 local time (LT) on August 23, 2025, leaving several hundred meters of beach blanketed in hail up to 5 cm (2 inches) deep.
Man injured after reported tornado hits Tauranga Bay Holiday Park, Northland
A reported tornado damaged multiple caravans and injured one man at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park, Northland, on July 15, 2025. One campervan was overturned with a man trapped inside, while another was completely destroyed, according to eyewitnesses.
Red Warning for heavy rain in Tasman District after weeks of wet weather, New Zealand
MetService issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain for parts of New Zealand’s Tasman District at 09:59 LT on July 11, 2025, warning of flooding, slips, and dangerous road conditions due to highly saturated ground and further rainfall expected through 23:00 LT tonight.
Destructive storm rips roofs and causes power outages across New Zealand’s North Island
A powerful storm struck New Zealand’s North Island, tearing the roof off a house in Newlands and damaging a school library in Wainuiomata on June 5, 2025. The storm caused widespread power outages and flooding risks across multiple regions.
New Zealand’s Mt Hutt breaks early May snowfall record
Mt Hutt experienced an unusually intense snowfall from May 2 to 4, 2025, with accumulations reaching 1.2 m (48 inches). This marks a record for early May snowfall in the area, according to Mt Hutt Ski Area. The storm system also brought damaging winds and flooding to parts of the country, with power outages affecting more than 1 100 homes, particularly in the Wellington region.
Record rainfall and strong winds trigger State of Emergency in New Zealand
Record rainfall and strong winds struck New Zealand at approximately 09:00 LT (21:00 UTC) on May 1, 2025, prompting a Red Alert for the North Island and a state of emergency for parts of the South Island.
Large swells batter Victoria and New South Wales over Easter weekend, leaving 5 dead and 2 missing
A powerful low pressure system in the Tasman Sea, the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, generated large and hazardous surf along the east coast of Australia over the Easter weekend, leaving at least five people dead and two missing in New South Wales and Victoria.
