The Government is introducing the Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Bill to ensure the recovery and rebuild from Cyclone Gabrielle is streamlined and efficient... Read More

MetService is forecasting a wet and windy start to the working week for much of New Zealand thanks to a fast-moving cold front sweeping over the country. A rapid... Read More

MetService says a ridge of high pressure should bring a minimal risk of severe weather to New Zealand during Tuesday and Wednesday. "On Thursday, a large trough... Read More

Temperatures for the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and Hawke's Bay regions are expected to go up to the mid-20s today, as most of the North Island receives sunny,... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for parts of New Zealand. On Monday, a front moves quickly north over the South Island during the first part of... Read More

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 fine day with westerlies. It's... Read More

A severe thunderstorm warning is being issued for parts of the Bay of Plenty. The areas include, South Waikato, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Wairoa. "At 03:22 pm,... Read More

A heavy rain watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain for parts of the North Island. "A front is expected to move east... Read More

Thunderstorms, downpours, windy westerlies and long dry spells too - that's the basic forecast for NZ over the coming week. WeatherWatch.co.nz says this is the... Read More

A temporary health warning is in place for the inner harbour near Chapel Street. A heavy rain event over Sunday night/Monday morning saw some areas in the city... Read More

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty is extending the state of national emergency for a further seven days for the Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay areas. First... Read More

Nearly half a month's worth of rain has been recorded in one hour as thunderstorms passed through the region overnight. The storm started with flashes of... Read More