Weather

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

Heavy rain warning likely for BOP MetService says

Bay of Plenty is likely to be upgraded to a heavy rain warning tomorrow, MetService says. A heavy rain watch remains in place for the region, including Rotorua,... Read More

MetService issues latest heavy rain watch

More rain is on the way with weather watches issued for Bay of Plenty and Waikato. MetService said today a front over the Tasman Sea spreads onto New... Read More

Holiday weather starts settled before turning wet

The last week of the school holidays kicks off with settled weather for most. Clear skies and high cloud will keep temperatures cool in northern and western... Read More