Firefighters have dealt with 67 weather-related jobs overnight in the north of the country as a raft of severe weather advisories have been issued for the North... Read More

MetService advises that heavy rain is forecast for the North Island over the next few days. A subtropical low is developing to the north of the country during... Read More

Metservice says a front lies slow moving through the southern parts of the Westland District, bringing heavy about the ranges of the Westland District. "Meanwhile,... Read More

A cold change is about to reach the lower half of the South Island bringing snow to the hills and ranges and a cold Saturday for many. But Friday should be... Read More

Showers clear and strong westerly winds ease off over the upper North Island today as the low spirals away. Meanwhile, a cold southerly change spreads showers... Read More

Update, 11.15am: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Gisborne, following the Severe Thunderstorm Warning being lifted... Read More

Heavy downpours, thunderstorms, chilly temperatures and the chance of small tornadoes are possible today for parts of the country, forecasters warn. It's... Read More

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the eastern Bay of Plenty and Tasman regions. A low pressure system in the Tasman Sea is expected to move eastwards... Read More

South Brazil is experiencing severe flooding, leaving many helpless, Tauranga resident Gabi Wood is trying to help from afar. Porto Alegre in South Brazil... Read More

After an unusually cold week, Metservice is forecasting a return to more typically mild May temperatures as well as a rainy low pressure system coming from the... Read More

While we're still in Autumn the 'Solar Winter” has just begun, says WeatherWatch's Philip Duncan. "The second week of May marks the three months... Read More

A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain to move onto the region on Wednesday. "A low pressure system... Read More