Weather

Government to review weather forecasting system

The Government has commissioned a review of New Zealand's weather forecasting system. 'MetService/Te Ratonga Tirorangi and NIWA/Taihoro Nukurangi have... Read More

Weather conditions forces Desert Road closure

The Desert Road, also known as State Highway 1, is closed today. Both police and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have issued alerts saying the road is closed... Read More

Cold southwesterlies return

A change in the wind is in the air. The rainy southeasterlies we saw over the South Island this weekend are gone. MetService says that this week, New Zealand... Read More

What's on - Kiwi music, markets and cycling

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 a fine day with southwesterlies. It's... Read More

Fallen tree blocking SH25 lane near Coromandel

Motorists are advised to allow extra time and drive with caution following a fallen tree across State Highway 25 between Coromandel and Whitianga. "Due to... Read More

What's on - winter racing, planting and the blues

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 mainly fine day with... Read More

Heavy rain in the east

A southerly airflow lies over most of New Zealand today with heavy rain for eastern regions and drier weather for the most part in the west, says a WeatherWatch... Read More

Severe weather lashing NZ

Downpours and strong winds are hitting parts of the North Island, causing road closures, power outages and surface flooding. On the Coromandel Peninsula,... Read More

Heavy rain for saturated eastern coasts

A shift in winds from westerly to easterly os being forecast for today with eastern coasts of the country set to see some wet weather in the next few days. The... Read More

Coromandel Peninsula on severe weather watch

A severe weather watch for heavy rain is currently in force for the Coromandel Peninsula. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain and snow for southern New... Read More

Severe weather outlook for the week

Some showers are expected to creep in over the city tomorrow before making way to a fine weekend. On Thursday, a low in the Tasman Sea approaches northern... Read More

Fine for most, then a wet midweek

A midweek trough is expected to bring wet weather, wintery temperatures and some snow, according to the latest MetService forecast. A west to southwest flow... Read More