Wet and wild weather swept across the North Island yesterday as an active low-pressure system moved overhead. More than 17,000 lightning strikes were recorded... Read More

By RNZ Severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for the Auckland region with MetService saying they could lead to very heavy downpours. MetService... Read More

A severe weather warning issued for the Bay of Plenty, including Rotorua, remains in place this morning. In the 12 hours from 11am today until 11pm tonight,... Read More

The first week of summer is dishing up heavy rain and possible thunderstorms for Bay of Plenty. An orange warning has been issued for the region for 22... Read More

It may be the start of meteorological summer, but an active week is ahead. This week will bring a broad range of weather: heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong... Read More

The energy levels at Mount Maunganui beach were high, as well as the waves, on day one of the International Surf Rescue Challenge. A total... Read More

Unusually warm ocean surface temperatures around the North Island are signalling a muggy shift to the start of summer. Surface temperatures in some parts... Read More

Dog owners across New Zealand are being warned to never leave their pets unattended in vehicles during the summer as it can cause severe distress and even death. The... Read More

Warm, muggy conditions are set to return to the region for the final week of spring. Temperatures are expected to climb back into the 20s in Bay of Plenty... Read More

Four Bay of Plenty rivers have reached warning levels, with a heavy rain warning for the region still in place. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council said this... Read More

Many places across the North Island are expected to continue experiencing heavy downpours today, as parts of a state highway in Waikato is inundated by floodwaters. Heavy... Read More

MetService has heavy rain warnings in effect for the Coromandel Peninsula until 11am tomorrow. A heavy rain watch is also in place for Waitomo, Waikato and... Read More