Weather

Sunny interlude before midweek rain

A quieter weather day is being forecast for today before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and... Read More

Mangawhai tornado: Man seconds away from death

A woman says her partner was seconds away from being killed when the limbs of a tree harpooned the rear of their motorhome during the tornado that ripped through... Read More

Weather for the week ahead

A front will be moving northeast onto the south of the South Island on Tuesday, according to the MetService. "There is moderate confidence that severe gales... Read More

Wet Auckland Anniversary weekend ahead

Rain and hot, muggy nights are the theme for the start of Auckland Anniversary weekend, but MetService is forecasting a return to sunny weather for the extra... Read More

Heavy rain for Coromandel and Gisborne regions

Heavy rain is forecast for Coromandel Peninsula and Gisborne/Tairawhiti overnight, according to the MetService. "An active front is moving southwards across... Read More

Thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings ramp up

Warnings and watches for heavy rain and severe gales are now in force for northern parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsula. "A subtropical... Read More

Severe weather warnings for northern NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are returning to the north of New Zealand. MetService warns of strengthening easterly winds, heavy rain and the potential for... Read More

Rain forecast for the Bay of Plenty

Rain is on the cards for the Bay of Plenty this week. While there are clear skies in the region today, the MetService is forecasting rain for Tuesday, as... Read More

Severe weather watch for Coromandel

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch with heavy rain and gales expected for northern parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsula. A subtropical... Read More

What's on: flying, markets, sport and 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 partly cloudy day... Read More

Warmer weekend ahead with a summer feel for most

MetService is forecasting a warmer weekend ahead, bringing a long-awaited summer feel for most across Aotearoa New Zealand. The settled, mostly dry weather... Read More

NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant

The Kawerau community is staying vigilant amid high temperatures and the declaration of a restricted fire season. Kawerau was the hottest place in the country... Read More