Weather

Cathedral Cove to close as wet weather rolls in

The onset of weather systems packing heavy rain has prompted the Department of Conservation to close tracks to Coromandel's Mautohe Cathedral Cove and urge visitors... Read More

BOP weather: MetService warns of flooding risk

Twenty-four hours of heavy rain is looming for the top half of the North Island and forecasters are particularly concerned for the Bay of Plenty. Orange heavy... Read More

Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty

More wet weather is forecast this week, with a fresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty. MetService said an easterly front over the Tasman Sea was... Read More

Rain and gales ahead

A front is expected to move east over New Zealand on Tuesday, preceded by a strong moist northerly flow, MetService said. 'There is high confidence that rainfall... Read More

Severe thunderstorm warnings around North Island

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wairoa and Gisborne this afternoon, with radar detecting active storm cells capable of producing heavy rain... Read More

Wild night: Trees down, roofs lifted in BOP

Fire and Emergency crews were called to 26 weather-related incidents in the Bay of Plenty overnight and power was out to thousands of properties. Evidence... Read More

MetService issues orange rain warning for BOP

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the Bay of Plenty this afternoon and into tonight, with potential for thunderstorms. An orange warning for... Read More

A warm, wet, and thundery start to the week

MetService is forecasting a warm, cloudy, and wet summer-like day across the country, with maximum temperatures today exceeding November averages in some areas. Hastings... Read More

Ten tips to stay cool and sleep better

With rain forecast this weekend and temperatures in the North Island set to hit 24C, it can only mean one thing: the humidity is on the way. The dreaded... Read More

Warmer week ahead as highs soar across NZ

Warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of the week as a high-pressure system persists over parts of the country. Most areas will be warmer than average... Read More

How La Niña could shape early summer weather

Warm, humid weather is on the way for early summer, with a chance of heavy rain for parts of the country. In its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook, Earth Sciences... Read More

Northwesterly winds to drive up temperatures

After a turbulent October, New Zealand will see a turn to dry and settled weather. The MetService is predicting fine weather for today and tomorrow in Tauranga. However,... Read More