MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the country. Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Tararua, Kapiti-Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Wellington,... Read More

It was a fine start to the week across much of New Zealand with plenty of blue sky and sunshine as the last of the weekend's wild weather cleared the far north... Read More

Tauranga's peak water use days have reduced by an impressive seven per cent since the city brought in its Water-Watchers Plan two years ago. The year-round... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting cloud increasing, with... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch as a burst of heavy rain and severe northwest gales is forecast for southern and central New Zealand. An active... Read More

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Western Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. At 6.30pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms... Read More

Wild weather added another challenging dimension to Surf Life Saving New Zealand's National Lifeguard School, testing the resilience and adaptability of surf... Read More

A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring settled weather, before the next rain-maker arrives from the west. This means there is a promise of sunshine... Read More

Most parts of the country recorded above-normal average temperatures in the past three months, say researchers. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch on Tuesday morning. 'A passing trough is expected to bring bursts of heavy rain to Tairawhiti/Gisborne tonight... Read More

The Bay of Plenty is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch. Thunderstorms are expected to develop over northern and central parts of the North Island... Read More

Batten down the hatches...or at least wear a raincoat to work this week, as heavy rain and isolated showers are set to hit around the country from Monday through... Read More