Weather

Damaging hail & severe thunderstorms move onto NZ

UPDATE 8.35AM: As forecast yesterday an active cold front is this morning moving into the western side of NZ with scattered thunderstorms, squalls and even hail,... Read More

More rain, also snow expected

Thunderstorms are expected to affect western parts of the North Island from Waikato southwards until Thursday evening, bringing localised very heavy rain, hail... Read More

Southern Ocean storm to impact NZ

A major storm system is developing south of NZ this week and will take until the middle of next week to finally clear away, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. The low pressure... Read More

Surface flooding reported as heavy rain hits

Surface flooding is being reported as heavy rain falls in the region. Earlier today, the MetService issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain. "A moist... Read More

BOP warned to watch out for heavy rain

More heavy rain is on the way for the Bay of Plenty this week. The MetService has issued a warning and a watch for areas in the region. A warning is in place... Read More

Flights delayed due to fog

Several flights have been delayed or cancelled because of fog at Auckland Airport. Flights to Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Tauranga were delayed... Read More

Rain coming in the north, snow likely in the south

Rain and snow are being forecast for New Zealand this week. MetService are forecasting a strong moist northwesterly flow bringing significant amounts of rain... Read More

Heavy rain expected for BOP and Coromandel

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch on Sunday morning for parts of New Zealand including Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. Periods of heavy rain are expected... Read More

It‘s game day! And it’s raining

The Black Ferns open their 2022 season in Tauranga today against the world No 6 ranked Australian Wallaroos with a new coach at the helm. Coach Wayne Smith will... Read More

Ocean storm may produce sea level snow in NZ

There may be little snow covering Mount Ruapehu this Queen's Birthday weekend, but WeatherWatch says the first proper winter blast of 2022 could be on the... Read More

What‘s on - hip hop, Kate Sheppard Cup, church

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 morning then cloud... Read More

What‘s on today? Balm workshop, little big markets

Good morning, and welcome to what's on Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a partly cloudy... Read More