Weather

Settled weather coming to an end

We've enjoyed some settled weather over the past few days but, according to MetService, a change is on the way. The ridge of high pressure which held steady... Read More

Heavy rain and strong winds ahead

A ridge of high pressure covering much of New Zealand on Tuesday is expected to move away to the east during Wednesday as a large trough approaches the country... Read More

Mostly sunny settled weather this weekend

A high in the Tasman Sea is nudging a ridge over New Zealand today meaning the weather is for the most part settled. "We still have a few showers for the North... Read More

A cool start to summer

Cool temperatures across New Zealand this morning may have had you reaching for that hot coffee not just for the caffeine hit, despite it being the first day of... Read More

Public warning following tornado

Powerco customers in Ngātea, Kerepehi, Paeroa and surrounding areas are being urged to stay well clear of downed or low power lines after reports of a tornado... Read More

Some rain from the west, then a high this weekend

In typical spring fashion, a low pressure system coming from the west is forecast to bring some wet weather, then MetService is expecting things to generally settle... Read More

Watch issued as more heavy rain expected

Heavy rain is being forecast for parts of the country as a disturbed northwest flow lies over New Zealand. This is ahead of a front forecast to move eastwards... Read More

Rain flowing across country this week

More rain is expected accross the counry this week as a low moves in. MetService says a ridge of high pressure will be departing to the east on Tuesday, as a... Read More

Showers of rain ahead

WeatherWatch reports that a low pressure system is forming in the Tasman Sea today. "A few troughs and a front slowly push northwards over the South Island bringing... Read More

What‘s on - festivals, weightlifting, markets

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a mainly fine day with... Read More

Active fronts continuing to bring rain

Another day or two of active weather is on the cards for New Zealand. The MetService is highlighting a risk of thunderstorms for most of the country today. A... Read More

Driver survives lightning strike on ute

A West Coast man is feeling lucky after surviving a lightning strike that caused his ute to go up in flames. The storm hit as Caleb Harris was on the road, just... Read More