1:40:08 Wednesday 9 April 2025

Weather

Stormy start to the week, then a fine finish

Rain, possible thunderstorms and hail, and strong winds sweep across New Zealand today, associated with a series of cold fronts. These fronts will bring... Read More

From showers to finer days later in the week

Rainfall is expected across parts of the country earlier in the week, with weather clearing to fine days from Wednesday through next weekend. On Tuesday,... Read More

Rain warning: Heavy downpours expected today

A heavy rain warning remains in place for Tauranga this morning with New Zealand's largest weather system of the year bringing heavy downpours. Forecaster... Read More

Warnings issued as ‘atmospheric river’ hits NZ

A swathe of fresh weather warnings have been issued for much of the North Island as an 'atmospheric river” begins dumping 450mm of rain over the country. Weather... Read More

Summer ice warning as rain sweeps NZ

With wet weather starting today and worsening tomorrow, drivers in the top half of the North Island are urged to take extra care on the roads. After an extended... Read More

Weather warning: Heavy rain to lash NZ

Many parts of the country are set for a hosing in the coming days as a deep low crosses the Tasman Sea, with the heaviest falls expected to affect northern... Read More

Forecasters warn large weather system, heavy rain

Forecasters are warning a large weather system is likely to bring an 'atmospheric river” to New Zealand this week. It's set to be 'one of the more promising”... Read More

Wet weather and warmer nights ahead

As another month with below-average rainfall comes to a close, MetService is forecasting a wet and warm second half of the week. This is as a large weather... Read More

What's on: Penguin walk, stock cars and skating

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 day, but with... Read More

Mixed-bag of weather for New Zealand this week

New Zealand is set to experience a week of varied weather patterns through till the end of the week, according to MetService weather experts. While the North... Read More

Generally fine weather with light southwesterlies

This coming week, the Bay of Plenty is expected to have generally fine weather, with some light southwesterlies. A weakening front is forecast to move northwards... Read More

What's on - festivals, shows and model aircraft

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 day with light... Read More