Weather

Unsettled weather conditions ahead this week

A large trough is expected to move over the country from Monday to Wednesday, bringing unsettled conditions, says a MetService spokesperson. MetService has... Read More

What's on - AIMS Games, cat show 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 morning cloud and the... Read More

Still mainly dry weather for Saturday

Dry conditions for most of New Zealand is forecast today, says a WeatherWatch spokesperson. "However we have a few showers in the north for Coromandel up... Read More

A moon, a ridge, a front and a low

A ridge maintains its presence holding settled weather over much of New Zealand. But the MetService says a low affecting the upper north, spreads areas of... Read More

Goodbye winter, hello spring!

With meteorological spring just around the corner, MetService is forecasting a relatively settled, though chilly, end to winter. 'A couple of weak fronts... Read More

What's on: running, pickleball, markets 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 fine weather with light... Read More

Saturday forecast: Cold front in the south

The weather is expected to be mainly settled for the North Island today, but a cold front is moving into the far south this afternoon says a WeatherWatch spokesperson. "Then... Read More

Cold end to an already chilly August

A ridge of high pressure remains over the country, bringing settled conditions for the rest of the working week. For Tauranga, Saturday and Sunday look to... Read More

Extreme weather research gets a boost

NIWA has launched a $5 million per year package of new projects aiming to tackle some of New Zealand's most pressing challenges, including responding to and... Read More

Settled weather for the week ahead

After this weekend's wild weather, MetService is forecasting an easing trend as a broad trough of low pressure exits to our east. This paves the way for... Read More

Severe weather outlook for the week

A shower or two is on the cards for Tauranga today before a bout of fine weather. This is the current forecast for the region for the week. A strong south... Read More

Heavy rain warning for NZ

MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning with heavy rain and northerly gales expected across western and northern parts of New Zealand today. A front that... Read More