Weather

Ten tips to stay cool and sleep better

With rain forecast this weekend and temperatures in the North Island set to hit 24C, it can only mean one thing: the humidity is on the way. The dreaded... Read More

Warmer week ahead as highs soar across NZ

Warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of the week as a high-pressure system persists over parts of the country. Most areas will be warmer than average... Read More

How La Niña could shape early summer weather

Warm, humid weather is on the way for early summer, with a chance of heavy rain for parts of the country. In its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook, Earth Sciences... Read More

Northwesterly winds to drive up temperatures

After a turbulent October, New Zealand will see a turn to dry and settled weather. The MetService is predicting fine weather for today and tomorrow in Tauranga. However,... Read More

Sunshine stretches across NZ after damp week

It's a spring-like weather situation to end the workweek with a mix of showers, cloud and clear skies. Across New Zealand today, showers and rain hang around... Read More

Yachts beached in Pilot Bay after wild gusts hit

Two yachts remain grounded at Pilot Bay following strong spring winds that swept through Mount Maunganui. SunLive readers reported two yachts had grounded... Read More

Thunder, snow and frost sweep country

An unstable showery and snowy south to southwest flow dominates New Zealand today, with thunderstorms set to spark up in the afternoon in some parts. Most... Read More

Wild weather: Cruise ship skips Tauranga stop

A cruise ship was forced to skip docking in Tauranga Harbour on Labour Day due to extreme winds. The Anthem of the Seas was seen off Mount Maunganui Main... Read More

Labour Day weather: Cold snap brings heavy rain

Heavy rain, strong winds, snow and freezing temperatures are predicted as a 'wintry cold snap” hits holidaymakers today. 'Heavy snow, rainfall, powerful... Read More

Antarctic weather behind NZ’s hot, windy spell

Antarctica's warm weather in September is driving the gale-force winds and hot temperatures being felt across New Zealand this week. Temperatures could reach... Read More

Towns cut off as wild weather rages

Footage has emerged of trucks winding through the treacherous Awakino Gorge navigating large slips and flooding as Auckland now sits under a heavy rain watch. Roads... Read More

Eastern Bay of Plenty under orange rain warning

The Bay of Plenty can expect heavy rain today, with the eastern part of the region under an orange warning. MetService said the warning was in place until... Read More