Weather

Chilly winds and a look to the stars

It sure is chilly, and MetService is forecasting the cold weather to stick around. Cold, windy southeasterlies are blowing across the North Island today. This... Read More

What‘s on - jazz, comedy, kites

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 mostly cloudy day with... Read More

Weather: Exhausting, historic week of warnings

Weather forecasters across NZ have had an exceptionally busy past week, especially those tasked with our nation's public official warnings at MetService. Their... Read More

Messy weekend weather predicted

MetService is forecasting a messy picture weatherwise this weekend across New Zealand. While the weather is looking more settled compared to the barrage of thunderstorms... Read More

Wild weather to ease, but it‘s not over yet

Wild weather has caused flooding, road and bridge closures and snow to low levels - and MetService warns it is not over yet. It was a cold, wet day for much... Read More

More than 114,000 lightning strikes hit NZ

A total of 114,765 lightning strikes have been recorded over and near Aotearoa New Zealand in the last week - from midnight June 6 to 12pm June 13. These thunderstorms,... Read More

Tree down and power cuts across bay

Update, 2.30pm: There has been a power cut in Pongakawa. The outage occurred at 2pm and is affecting 133 Pongakawa properties. PowerCo have a site investigation... Read More

Thunderstorms, strong wind and downpours ahead

Stormy weather is set to continue with thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast for much of the country. Thunderstorms in Nelson, Buller, Westland... Read More

Severe gales expected across BOP and Coromandel

A severe weather watch has been issued by MetSerivce for parts of New Zealand, which includes heavy rain, severe gales, severe thunderstorms and heavy snow . The... Read More

Severe weather warning with gales and snow

MetService has issued a severe weather warning, with heavy rain, severe gales and heavy snow expected for parts of the country. In addition, MetService has issued... Read More

Why NZ is getting thunderstorms, hail & squalls

A number of severe weather watches and warnings in place for New Zealand as unsettled weather continues around the country. In the Bay of Plenty, we have already... Read More

More heavy rain forecast to hit BOP

More heavy rain, more severe gales and more heavy snow is being forecast for many areas of New Zealand today. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch... Read More