Weather

Feels like it can rain any time? It probably can

You know those days where it feels like it could rain at any time? Well, for the next few days that's true; it's likely, according to MetService. New Zealand... Read More

Heavy rain forecast to hit BOP

Widespread heavy rain is being forecast towards the end of the week as a complex area of low pressure moves slowly southeast over the country. Fronts associated... Read More

BOP on thunderstorm watch

A severe thunderstorm watch is being issued for the Bay of Plenty today. Scattered thunderstorms are expected about central parts of the North Island this... Read More

Highs and lows, with thunderstorms in between

A ridge of high pressure forecast to move over the country will keep any significant weather systems at bay until Friday. This is according to the latest weather... Read More

Some rain and wind this week

MetService weather forecasters say that by Tuesday, a weak ridge should be in place over New Zealand. "Several weak fronts and troughs are expected to move over... Read More

Settled weather with some rain ahead

Weather analysts at MetSerivce say there is minimal risk of severe weather expected ahead today. "A weak trough of low pressure over the country is forecast to... Read More

Coromandel power restored, wild weather continues

UPDATE 6.09pm: Due to a slip SH25 is closed between 25A, Hikuai and Oputere Road. The road is expected to remain closed overnight. "Delay your journey or consider... Read More

Heavy rain and strong winds hit North Island

Heavy rain and strong winds are hitting the North Island today. Severe weather warnings are in place for many regions, including the Bay of Plenty. WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More

Stormy weather in store for North Island

MetService is forecasting heavy rain and strong winds to affect much of the North Island as a low pressure system to our north moves southwards across our shores... Read More

Heavy rain forecast to pummel region

A heavy rain watch issued for the Bay of Plenty is being upgraded to a warning. A severe weather warning also remains in force for the Coromandel area. 'A low... Read More

Severe weather forecast for North Island

A severe weather warning is now in place for the Coromandel and a watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is forecasting possible heavy rain for... Read More

Classic ‘squash zone’ predicted for Friday

The low isn't a storm, but it could bring 100km/h winds. How? It's called a "squash zone" - the halfway mark between low pressure and nearby high pressure... Read More