Weather

Autumn settling in ahead of the equinox

The weather has begun to feel more autumnal, with a noticeable chill felt in the early hours of the day. As we approach the autumn equinox this week, MetService... Read More

Autumn flowing in across New Zealand

Following a fine weekend in the Bay of Plenty, a sunny week ahead is more good news for those winding up their summer gardening and activities, and preparing... Read More

Weather forecast for the week ahead

MetService has issued a severe weather outlook advisory for New Zealand for the week ahead. A weak ridge of high pressure should extend onto most of New Zealand... Read More

What's on - super heroes, Armageddon, street jazz

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 with southwesterlies... Read More

People warned to layer up this weekend

With a forecast of rain, southerly winds, and snow for this weekend, the advice from weather forecasters is to layer up, especially if you are spending time... Read More

Cold front set to bring unsettled weather

The weather is set to get more unsettled this week with a cold front making its way northwards. Strong wind and heavy rain watches are in place for... Read More

Fine weather for the weekend

After the windy and wild start to the week, high pressure rebuilds across New Zealand in time for the weekend, bringing generally settled and dry weather for... Read More

Chilly morning but fine weather on the way

Kiwis across the country are waking up to a chilly morning, but don't worry - the warmer days are coming back. The cold night is to be followed by... Read More

Tracking autumn weather patterns through March

Despite a storm for New Zealand in the first week of March WeatherWatch.co.nz is expecting a drier than normal pattern to kick in for most regions as more high... Read More

Most places to see temperature drop

An unseasonably cold outbreak is set to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gales to many parts of the country on Monday. MetService says a trough will bring... Read More

LIVE: Flights delayed, roof torn off

Wind gusts have reached more than 140km/h in exposed parts of Canterbury and some flights in and out of Wellington have been affected as a cold snap brings heavy... Read More

Heavy falls of rain closing in this week

MetService is forecasting widespread severe weather as an intense trough of low pressure closes in from the west. The weekend just gone was hardly a calm... Read More