Fine weather is expected to continue this week, with some isolated showers. A weak front will be moving slowly northwards onto the central North Island on... Read More

Flooding and power outages have been reported in Taupō this evening as heavy thunderstorms strike the central North Island. MetService earlier issued... Read More

Severe thunderstorms are possible for the central North Island this afternoon and evening (Friday), but MetService is forecasting more warm and dry weather for... Read More

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for central North Island today. MetService said heavy showers were expected for Rotorua, inland Bay of Plenty, Waikato,... Read More

Last month was the coldest January New Zealand's experienced since 2017. In the January 2025 climate summary released today, NIWA said there were cooler-than-average... Read More

NZ Mountain Safety Council is calling on hikers and trampers to prepare thoroughly to avoid being caught out by the weather as Waitangi Day approaches. With... Read More

It has become very dry in Northland-Te Tai Tokerau. Our farmer contact near Whangārei has had about 100mm in the past month but strong winds have evaporated... Read More

People flocked to the beaches en masse at the weekend, keeping surf lifeguards busy. Surf lifeguards across the country performed 15 rescues and assisted... Read More

It seems much of the country is still struggling to see summer, with grey and overcast weather across the country and possible thunderstorms today in Waikato... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua regions. The watch is valid for seven hours from 2pm - 9pm today.... Read More

Parts of New Zealand are in for a smattering of rain this weekend, this isn't to be expected everywhere but cloud will be more widespread. Rain is expected... Read More

Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from highly toxic karaka berries and algal blooms this summer, and to contact their veterinarian immediately... Read More