Thunderstorms, hail, snow, rain and severe gales are all possible today as a strong cold southwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand. WeatherWatch says... Read More

MetService is advising the wild spring weather will continue as a strong, disturbed westerly flow spreads a series of fast-moving fronts over the country. 'It's... Read More

Canterbury researchers are receiving EQC funding to investigate how climate change could increase the risk of damage triggered by earthquakes and landslides. The... Read More

Unsettled weather is forecast over New Zealand in the coming days. A strong west to southwest flow is expected to bring showers to some parts of the country.... Read More

Severe gales are being forecast for the Bay of Plenty this weekend. It has been a wet start to the school holidays, but the MetService is predicting fine... Read More

A number of lows and associated fronts are forecast to stick around today, continuing to bring rain for most of the North Island. MetService meteorologist... Read More

Here comes the sun! Well, once the rain has moved off the country anyway. This summer is heading to be Aotearoa's hottest ever, say climate experts, boosting... Read More

Heavy rain warnings are in place for the Gisborne and Bay of Plenty regions with the worst of the downpour expected this morning. MetService has extended... Read More

Gisborne and the eastern Bay of Plenty are next in line for heavy rain - after the lower South Island was battered during the week. MetService has extended... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents are being warned a months worth of rainfall could fall in just 24 hours as a potential 'atmospheric river” sits over the region. A... Read More

As the South Island looks to recover from wet weather the Bay of Plenty is now in the firing line. A heavy rain band has been shifting eastwards across the... Read More

Warnings and Watches for heavy rain and strong winds are in force for parts of the North Island, says a MetService spokesperson. A front is expected to move... Read More