Weather

Rain and gales forecast for Monday

A Severe Weather Watch has been issued by MetService for parts of New Zealand. Westerly gales are forecast for parts of southern and central New Zealand, and... Read More

How wet has it really been?

The news cycle has been full of record wet months, slips, road closures and flooding events these past three months. MetService has crunched some of the rainfall... Read More

Showery gales forecast across parts of NZ

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch notice with westerly gales forecast for parts of southern and central New Zealand, and heavy rain for Northland. "Strong... Read More

What‘s on - markets, art, gridiron, Qigong

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

Pesky pollen presents problems

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is warning people with allergies and asthma to prepare for an intense spring and summer, as forecasts indicate ideal conditions... Read More

Snowmakers achieving the impossible

The dream of snow lives on at Mount Ruapehu's Tūroa ski field. "Seeing is believing. Tūroa is open. Ohakune is open. Our Ruapehu rohe - region - is open. Our... Read More

Mostly fine weather forecast this week

A high pressure system over New Zealand is expected to bring fine weather for most this week. Sunshine is forecast for the Bay of Plenty for the entire week,... Read More

Rain ahead across the country this week

A ridge of high pressure over the country is expected to move slowly eastwards during Tuesday and early Wednesday, says a MetService spokesperson. "A front, preceded... Read More

What‘s on - food show, concerts, art, museums

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 fine day with southeasterlies. It's... Read More

“Exceptional” August atmospheric river sets record

NIWA meteorologists say last week's atmospheric river, which was responsible for widespread devastation in both the North and South Islands, was a record-breaker. The... Read More

What‘s on - food show, roller disco, exhibitions

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

Heavy rain watch issued for BOP

Another dumping of heavy rain is on the way for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for rain for the region this morning. In... Read More