Weather

Bursts of heavy rain this week

A wet week is on the cards for many places in New Zealand, especially the northern and eastern North Island where rain could be heavy. This weather forecast... Read More

Heavy rain expected to start week

Heavy rain watches have been issued for the upper North and South islands. At the top of the south, the Tasman Mountains, Richmond and the Bryant Ranges will... Read More

Weather for the week ahead

A front is expected to move slowly east over the North Island during Tuesday and Wednesday, says a MetService spokesperson. "A trough moves northwards across... Read More

Severe weather watch for eastern Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain is expected for the eastern Bay of Plenty, also ranges of the upper South Island, and Mount Taranaki, says a MetService spokesperson. The MetService... Read More

What‘s on - running, rugby, art and markets

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

Fine, dry weather this weekend

Weather across much of New Zealand is set to be dry and settled this weekend. Again, cool mornings quickly give way to sunny and warm afternoons for most of the... Read More

Snowfall warning issued for Desert Road

People are being warned to prepare for some colder weather this week. A snowfall warning has been issued for the Desert Road. The MetService says in the 11 hours... Read More

Unsettled weather for Māori language week

The MetService is forecasting unsettled weather for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, with showery conditions, thunderstorms, and snow all on the cards. Strong Wind Watches... Read More

Rain and cold southerlies ahead

A cooler showery west to southwest flow will be affecting New Zealand on Tuesday. The MetService expects this to bring snow to parts of the South Island, especially... Read More

Strong winds expected over central North Island

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch for parts of New Zealand on Sunday. Strong westerly winds are expected for the central North Island, says a MetService... Read More

Rain expected in the northeast of New Zealand

An easterly airflow lies over the North Island today bringing showers, says a WeatherWatch spokesperson. 'Rain in the northeast may be heavy.” The South... Read More

What‘s on - free tennis, art, remembrance concert

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting cloudy periods and a few... Read More