Weather

Heavy rain watch issued for Coromandel

Heavy rain is being forecast for the Coromandel Peninsula. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for the region as heavy rain and easterly gales are... Read More

Cool and dry to warm and wet

MetService is forecasting clear skies and cold nights for a little longer, as a ridge of high pressure lingers over New Zealand. The situation starts to change... Read More

Atmospheric river to bring downpours, warm weather

Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Coromandel have the greatest odds of heavy rainfall, NIWA says. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino said a low pressure... Read More

Another cold front moving through

Another cold front raced over the South Island last night, it's the North Island's turn this morning into the afternoon. That's the latest update from WeatherWatch.co.nz "Most... Read More

Gales ahead for parts of southern and central NZ

A front is expected to move northwards across southern and central New Zealand later today and Wednesday morning, preceded by westerly gales in some places, says... Read More

A chilly start to Anzac Day

A pair of fronts sweeping up the country from south to north early this week herald a dramatic change to colder temperatures. MetService is forecasting frosts... Read More

Cold blast ahead this week

A cold change that pushed over the South Island on Sunday afternoon and evening is now moving over the North Island leaving a southwest airflow in its wake. A... Read More

National weather outlook for the week ahead

A large high is expected to slowly move eastwards onto the country over the next five days. "Strong west to southwest winds over parts of the country should... Read More

What‘s on - Shakespeare, art and museums

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 partly cloudy day with... Read More

Heavy rain expected in eastern Bay of Plenty

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki. Heavy rain rain is easing over the North Island, with possible severe gales for... Read More

Severe weather warning for parts of NZ

MetService has issued a severe weather warning with heavy rain and possible severe gales expected for parts of central and southern New Zealand. A low is expected... Read More

What‘s on - football, dogs, art and haka

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 rain, possibly briefly... Read More