Weather

BoP braces for heavy rain, possible floods

People in the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are being warned to prepare for a deluge of heavy rain. A front moving east across the country is expected to bring... Read More

NZTA's winter driving advice amid ongoing works

Motorists are being urged to report potholes when they see them, so roading contractors can get them fixed quickly. 'During weather events, road conditions... Read More

Heavy rain and strong wind expected

A heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty, Coromandel Peninsula, Northland, Auckland - including Great Barrier Island, Central North Island mountains,... Read More

Police warning over icy Bay of Plenty roads

Police are urging drivers to take extra care on the roads across Bay of Plenty this morning, with icy conditions reported. 'There have been a number of crashes... Read More

Cold spell set to end with rain and wind

New Zealand has enjoyed a run of calm, frosty mornings and crisp, clear days under a broad ridge of high pressure. Places like Dunedin Airport, Timaru and... Read More

Clear skies amid frosty mornings

Settled weather is set to persist through the week over New Zealand as a high-pressure system sits over the country. After wetter conditions over the past... Read More

NZ braces for rain and icy conditions

A grab bag of winter weather is in store for New Zealand over the coming days, as the country shifts between weather systems, each bringing its own set of features. Rain,... Read More

Snowfall warning for Desert Rd

People are being warned to brace themselves for some cooler temperatures in the coming days, with snow forecast for the Desert Rd - State Highway 1 on Thursday. In... Read More

Thunderstorms possible for coastal BoP

Thunderstorms are possible for parts of the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as a quick-moving rain band moves across the country. In it's latest weather... Read More

MetService: Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty and the west of the South Island. "Unsettled conditions continue to affect parts of the country, with... Read More

What's on: winter carnival, mega slides and cinema

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 cloudy periods with... Read More

Heavy rain warning issued for BOP

Bay of Plenty has joined several parts of the country under an orange warning for heavy rain. MetService said in its 10am update the region could expect 100... Read More