Weather

Winter comes knocking after a wet weekend

After a wet and windy weekend, MetService is forecasting more settled weather, but it comes with a cold bite. A ridge of high pressure builds in from the... Read More

Outdoor plans best saved for Thursday and Friday

The weather over the next couple of days is set to be very different, depending on where you are in the country. The west, especially of the South Island,... Read More

New route planned for Cathedral Cove access

Planning is under way to get Hahei Beach Walk rerouted and open in time for next summer. The track, which links Hahei to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track,... Read More

Mixed weather: Fine in the north, rain down south

This week is shaping up to be a much more settled week compared to the severe weather of last week, according to the MetService‘s latest weather update. With... Read More

Tauranga flights back after ash disruption

Flights in and out of Tauranga Airport are operating as normal today after volcanic activity from Whakaari / White Island caused disruptions on Sunday evening. An... Read More

Incoming flights to Tauranga cancelled due to ash

Four incoming flights to Tauranga on Sunday evening have been cancelled due to ash from Whakaari/White Island. 'Ash cloud from White Island is covering our... Read More

BoP under rain warning, possible thunderstorms

A heavy rain warning is now in place for the region through to Saturday morning. MetService issued the orange warning for Bay of Plenty east of Maketu, including... Read More

Heavy rain warnings and watches across the country

A heavy rain warning will be in place in the Bay of Plenty from 3pm Friday to 3am Saturday. This morning, pockets of heavy rain have been observed across... Read More

Heavy rain, severe gales forecast for parts of NZ

Periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are being forecast for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula. Severe gales are also expected for parts... Read More

Frosty start to week, the wet weather looms

MetService is forecasting a week of two halves, with frosty mornings, clear days and chilly nights to kick off the week, then wet weather looming toward the... Read More

Sunny autumn days and chilly nights ahead

Sunny autumn days can be expected over the next few days, while southeasterlies will cause temperatures to dip below 10 degrees Celsius at night. A ridge... Read More

What's on: comedy, half marathon, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine apart from some... Read More