The Bay of Plenty could be one of the country's better spots weather-wise this week, despite a powerful spring-like weather pattern bringing gale-force winds... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a mixed start to spring with showers, gusty westerlies and fluctuating temperatures. While heavy snow and strong wind warnings... Read More

A heavy rain watch is in place for Bay of Plenty. MetService said the yellow watch would commence midday Saturday for areas west of Rangitaiki River and remain... Read More

A spring-like weather pattern is beginning to emerge across New Zealand, bringing stronger westerly winds, brief temperature lifts and the potential for... Read More

Motorists travelling on the Desert Rd are being urged to take extra care today, with snow forecast to affect the busy central North Island route from this afternoon. MetService... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to rug up as a persistent southerly blast delivers colder temperatures, widespread frosts and a wintry feel across the... Read More

Snow has closed the Desert Rd as a bitterly cold air mass drives up from the south. The closure of State Highway 1 from Rangipo to Waiōuru - in place... Read More

Bay of Plenty has recorded its wettest day of the month so far, with more heavy rain forecast and warnings in place as a slow-moving weather system brings flooding... Read More

An orange heavy rain warning is now in place for areas west of Kawerau. The warning is in force from 8am until 3pm on Thursday as a slow-moving front moves... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents can look forward to milder temperatures this week as rain and northerly winds push out the frosty conditions. After a clear start... Read More

Residents in eastern Bay of Plenty are being urged to prepare for heavy rain after MetService issued an orange heavy rain warning for the region's ranges from... Read More

Rotorua woke to its coldest day in 55 years this morning. The thermometer dropped to -5.6C, beating the previous recorded low of -5.2C set in 1996 and... Read More