Weather

Thunderstorm threat looms over upper North

Severe thunderstorms could unleash intense downpours across parts of the upper North Island today, threatening flash floods and slips. MetService has... Read More

Bay of Plenty watch could be upgraded to warning

A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty as a slow-moving weather system approaches the upper North Island. The watch covers Bay of Plenty areas... Read More

Bay of Plenty on alert for severe thunderstorms

Bay of Plenty and Rotorua residents are being urged to keep an eye on the weather, with MetService issuing a severe thunderstorm watch covering the region... Read More

BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar

Warmer-than-average temperatures, muggy nights and the risk of thunderstorms are possible this weekend as a blast of tropical air sweeps across New Zealand. In... Read More

Showers set to break Bay's dry run this week

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a mix of cloud, sunny breaks and scattered showers this week as a familiar spring weather pattern settles across New Zealand. In... Read More

Bay of Plenty weather improves for Halloween

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a mixed bag of weather over the next few days, with rain, cooler temperatures and gusty winds giving way to a brighter Halloween... Read More

Lifestyle block owners warned over El Niño

As El Niño conditions are set to intensify, lifestyle block owners are urged to prepare now, especially those with animals. Earth Sciences New... Read More

Wind, rain and colder temperatures to sweep BoP

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a burst of wild spring weather this week, with heavy rain, strong winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures as two fronts... Read More

Bay of Plenty basking in summer-like warmth

Bay of Plenty residents are set to enjoy a warm and mostly settled Labour weekend. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to high 20s as much of... Read More

Settled weather, warmer days ahead for BOP

Bay of Plenty residents can look forward to a largely settled and increasingly warm week. A slow-moving high-pressure system keeps much of the North Island... Read More

Cold snap and showers to linger across BOP

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a chilly end to the working week, with showers and cooler temperatures lingering across the region. In its latest weather... Read More

Tauranga braces for warm start before rain returns

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a warm and mostly sunny start to the week before rain spreads across the region from Wednesday. Colder temperatures are... Read More