Weather

Humidity, with rain and showers ahead

Rain is expected this week across New Zealand, bringing some relief, following the high temperatures of last week. The humidity, however, is set to continue... Read More

Weather for the week ahead

MetService advises anyone out and about in the sunshine to remain sun smart: slip, slop, slap, and wrap, and make sure you have sufficient fluids to keep... Read More

Be an animal ally this summer!

From doggy treat ice-blocks to animal sun cream, Tauranga SPCA's manager Andrea Crompton has all the tips and tricks to keep your pets safe this summer! As... Read More

Enjoy Saturday's sun - cooler days coming

With sweltering temperatures set to continue for most New Zealanders on Saturday, it's high time to take advantage of the heat, sun and beach visits. MetService... Read More

What's on - blues, shearing and avocado festival

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 northerlies... Read More

Cooler weather on the horizon

MetService is forecasting high temperatures to endure through the weekend, with warm northwesterlies developing again on Saturday. A warm, moist northwesterly... Read More

Getting through an "incredibly hot" night

Kiwis tucking into bed tonight will find it harder to fall asleep thanks to soaring temperatures, MetService has forecast an 'incredibly warm' and... Read More

NZ sees second hottest year on record

Last year was New Zealand's second hottest year on record and among the cloudiest, NIWA has announced today. Globally, last year has been confirmed today... Read More

Temps could reach over 35C later this week

A temperature of 34.6C in north Canterbury on Monday was the hottest so far this summer, but parts of the country could get even hotter in coming days, NIWA... Read More

Sweltering temperatures to grip NZ

Warm, sunny weather is on the cards for most of New Zealand under a broad ridge of high pressure, making that return to the office after the festivities a little... Read More

Dry conditions ahead but rain clouds flirt with NZ

The second week of January is already upon us and is kicking off with an enormous block of high pressure over the country. It means more light winds, mild... Read More

Temperatures set to rise into 30s

Workers are starting back to a warm, dry week with temperatures set to climb into the early 30s for some parts of the country. MetService meteorologist John... Read More