19:58:45 Sunday 23 February 2025

Weather

Cloudy cool week ahead

An area of low pressure is currently covering the North Island. Temperatures for the Bay of Plenty during the week ahead will be dipping below 10 degrees... Read More

What's on: Steamers, hobbies and art

Good morning to Bay of Plenty Steamers fans, and welcome to Saturday! Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is... Read More

Mixed weather to mark the end of school holidays

A mix bag of weather is being forecast for New Zealand to start the weekend, with a wet Sunday set to close out the school holidays for much of the country.... Read More

Cyclone risk in New Zealand this season

Northern New Zealand is at normal to higher-than-normal risk of a tropical cyclone for the 2024/25 season, Niwa and the MetService say. The country is not... Read More

Unsettled westerlies, but brightening up late week

MetService is forecasting a more regular westerly weather system this week. The weather system due on Tuesday has prompted issue of Severe Weather Watches... Read More

Moist unsettled weather ahead

The second week of the school holidays may have more rain and wind around the country, according to the weather experts. On Tuesday, October 8, a strong west... Read More

What's on: art, turbans, rally cars and horses

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Showers are expected to develop late this morning,... Read More

Homes lose power after downpours

Power is out to 100 homes in Whitianga, a tree is blocking State Highway 25, and there is minor flooding and debris on other roads in the Coromandel area following... Read More

Thunderstorm watch remains as heavy rain hits BOP

A thunderstorm watch issued for yestreday, remains in place today. The MetService issued the severe weather watch as an active front moved across the country. In... Read More

Thunderstorm watch issued ahead of severe weather

A severe thunderstorm watch is now in place for many places around the North Island, including the Bay of Plenty. A series of active fronts preceded by a... Read More

Midweek rainmaker a taste of October

Incoming rain set to dampen the school holidays may be a taste of downpours expected over October, amid a gradual shift toward La Nina conditions. A moisture-packed... Read More

Boaties reminded to check their moorings

Heavy weather on the horizon has prompted Bay of Plenty Regional Council to remind boat owners to check their moorings. 'Unfortunately, things look to be... Read More