A car perched on a fence in Wellington's Berhampore

Wellington car on fence after flood like 'a surreal artwork'

The water left the blue station wagon perched on the corner of a roughly 1.2m high corrugated iron fence on Emerson St in Berhampore.

12:03pm

'A storm every eight days': Claims triple to country's biggest insurer

'A storm every eight days': Claims triple to country's biggest insurer

An increasing number of severe weather events were now happening in spring and summer, IAG says.

10:09am

4:12

A car in the tide at Owhiro Bay that was washed at least 150 metres from where it was parked on Happy Valley Road, Wellington, New Zealand, April 20, 2026.

What made Wellington’s deluge so intense?

Over a 48-hour window, the capital saw rainfall totals that nearly tripled monthly averages, with some residents describing it as the worst flooding event since Wellington’s disastrous 1976 storm.

6:00am

3:47

Mud at the front entrance of Grace's flat.

'There's water everywhere': Wellington residents describe flood damage

Record-breaking torrential rain, 77mm in an hour, has caused significant flooding in several Wellington suburbs.

Monday 12:38pm

Gavin Naftel standing near the high cupboard his mother-in-law took shelter in. The height the water came to can be seen on the wall.

Woman, 87, lifted into cupboard to escape floodwaters in home

Gavin Naftel says his sister-in-law lifted his mother-in-law to safety above a wardrobe and then treaded water, waiting for help.

Monday 12:31pm

Passenger Simon Bennett said on social media the strike gave him a "hell of a fright" but he was grateful for how calmly the crew handled the situation.

'Hell of a fright': Air NZ plane struck by lightning en route to Auckland

Two subsequent flights were cancelled after the affected plane required engineering checks.

Monday 10:30am

In images: Wellington slammed by heavy rain, flooding, landslips

In images: Wellington slammed by heavy rain, flooding, landslips

Fire and Emergency was alerted to more than 150 incidents, mainly across Vogeltown, Mornington, Newtown, Berhampore, Kingston, Island Bay and surrounding areas.

Monday 8:26am

More than two dozen homes were evacuated and key state highways were closed for a period.

River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt

Emergency operations staff in Lower Hutt have been monitoring river levels throughout the night after heavy rain battered the city on Saturday.

Sun, Apr 19

Flooding in Ōhura on Sunday morning.

States of local emergency in Whanganui, Ōhura as heavy rain hits

Two states of local emergency have been declared across the Manawatū-Whanganui region after heavy rain caused flooding and slips overnight.

Sun, Apr 19

A boat impacted by flooding at the Pauatahanui Stream.

Heavy rain triggers flash flooding, evacuations in parts of Wellington

More than two dozen homes have been evacuated and key state highways closed for a period as intense downpours overwhelmed parts of the region today.

Sat, Apr 18

Drenching downpour rain storm water is overflowing off the tile shingle roof.

Wet, windy storm to end school holidays as rain sweeps north

MetService warns a complex trough will bring heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms to parts of the country this weekend, with Saturday shaping as the wettest day.

Fri, Apr 17

MetService said it would be another windy and showery day across the motu.

'Wet and wild night' as 756 lightning strikes recorded across south

"Things will ease as we head through the afternoon, but watch out for a sneaky shower in Northern Canterbury and Banks Peninsula," the forecaster said.

Thu, Apr 16

The forecaster said thunderstorms were observed over central western parts of the North Island this morning.

Thundery start for North Island, south in for 'a rumble or two' later

MetService said thunderstorms were observed over central western parts of the North Island this morning.

Wed, Apr 15

Wairoa's Craig Little

Mayor stands by refusal to declare 'woke' state of emergency for cyclone

Wairoa mayor Craig Little chose not to join other Hawke's Bay councils in declaring a local state of emergency during Cyclone Vaianu, calling it "woke" decision-making.

Tue, Apr 14

Cyclone Vaianu: Crews work to reopen roads and restore power

Cyclone Vaianu: Crews work to reopen roads and restore power

Follow 1News' live updates as Cyclone Vaianu heads offshore.

Mon, Apr 13

A Civil Defence centre set up at Hastings Sports Centre with beds and supplies for potential evacuees during Cyclone Vaianu.

Wairoa mayor says he refused state of emergency, calls it 'woke'

A Hawke’s Bay mayor claims the declaration of states of emergency for Cyclone Vaianu was "woke" decision-making, and says "there was a lot of panicking going on" over not too much.

Mon, Apr 13

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why not to get complacent about storm warnings, President Trump threatens to blockade the strait of Hormuz, and Justin Bieber takes over Coachella.

News in 90 Seconds April 13

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why not to get complacent about storm warnings, President Trump threatens to blockade the strait of Hormuz, and Justin Bieber takes over Coachella.

Mon, Apr 13

Debris washed up in Ōhope, Bay of Plenty, after high seas caused by Cyclone Vaianu.

Wastewater plants struggle as east coast towns battered by Cyclone Vaianu

People are being warned to stay away from affected waterways.

Sun, Apr 12

Drone footage shows Whangārei Falls overflowing after prolonged rainfall.

'Good news not bad news' as Vaianu less intense than feared

Officials have expressed relief that the cyclone crossing the North Island has not been as bad as it could have been – but warn it will still get worse in some areas for a time today.

Sun, Apr 12

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown are speaking from council offices in the city centre.

Govt gives briefing on Cyclone Vaianu response - full video

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown are speaking from council offices in the city centre.

Sun, Apr 12

The location of Cycline Vaianu on Saturday Morning.

More red weather warnings as Cyclone Vaianau heads for North Island

Numerous weather warnings, including rare red wind warnings, are in place.

Sat, Apr 11

Getting ready before the weather arrives can save a lot of trouble later.

Cyclone Vaianu: How to prepare before the storm hits

What should you do before, during and after the storm arrives?

Sat, Apr 11

States of emergency are used when disasters risk overwhelming our emergency services.

Where states of emergency have been declared ahead of Cyclone Vaianu

Several precautionary states of emergency have been declared across the North Island.

Sat, Apr 11

Brodie Kostecki driver of the No 17 Shell V-Power Ford Mustang GT during race 1, Supercars 2026 ITM Taupo Super 440, Taupo International Motorsport Park,

Supercars cancels final race of Taupō round as cyclone approaches

The third race at Taupō, and 10th of the season, will now go ahead next weekend in the historic round in Christchurch.

Sat, Apr 11

What powers does declaring a state of emergency unlock?

What powers does declaring a state of emergency unlock?

In the last decade, the number of states of emergency declared in New Zealand has nearly quadrupled. InDepth reporter Mava Moayyed explains what it means.

Fri, Apr 10