Weather

What's On: Crafting, poetry and plunges

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts showers developing into... Read More

NZ's skifields optimistic re school holiday snow

Despite warmer-than-average June temperatures and wet weather across the country, skifields remain optimistic they'll have enough snow to stay open for the upcoming... Read More

BoP and Rotorua weather: Heavy rain, gales

There is 'intense” flooding on roads as heavy rain drenches the Bay of Plenty. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the region, including... Read More

Heavy rain warning for BoP and Rotorua

The Bay of Plenty region is under an orange weather warning as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong gales descend on the North Island. The heavy rain warning... Read More

New Zealand braces for more severe weather

Severe weather will affect much of the country in the coming days. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for parts of Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, the... Read More

Lotto funding helps cyclone recovery projects

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, communities are now stronger and more resilient following the distribution of $11.77 million raised through a special Lotto... Read More

Strong winds and heavy rain expected across NZ

A week that is starting dry and calm for most, is set to feature heavy rain and strong winds. This will bring a reprieve to recent cold and frosty mornings. Apart... Read More

Niwa forecasts clear skies for Matariki stargazers

New Zealanders hoping to see the Matariki stars over the long weekend will have mixed conditions, with the best viewing likely on Friday and Saturday in many... Read More

Rain & cloud linger over NZ as Matariki approaches

After a week of crisp, cold days, MetService is forecasting a shift in the weather as rain moves over the country on Thursday, and showers lingering into Friday... Read More

Frosty mornings set tone for the week

A stretch of settled winter weather kicks off the week for much of New Zealand, with widespread frosts expected for areas south of the central North Island. Crisp... Read More

SH2 reopens after flooding, trees to be felled

State Highway 2 at Pongakawa has reopened after flooding. The section of road at Kaikokopu Stream Bridge, between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South, was closed... Read More

Study: Seasonal shake-ups disrupting nature

If you think autumn and spring seem different now compared to how they used to be, you'd be right. New University of Canterbury research explores the impact... Read More