Weather

Thunderstorms give way to a settled Saturday

MetService advises that the large area of low pressure which brought turbulent weather to the country this week is set to finally move off to the east on Saturday,... Read More

Squally thunderstorms, chance of small tornado

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the upper North Island. This watch affects people in Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel... Read More

Strong northwest airflow over NZ today

A strong northwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today with rain or showers in the west, says WeatherWatch. "Mainly dry weather out east although there could... Read More

BOP severe thunderstorm watch, chance of tornadoes

Metservice has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the country, including the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, and Waikato. There is... Read More

Second storm moving towards NZ

The weather is extra busy today and the days ahead with the second storm heading towards New Zealand this week. WeatherWatch.co.nz has nicknamed the two storms... Read More

Second bout of wet weather expected tonight

There are two significant storm systems in the New Zealand area this week, with one storm having passed through on Monday and the second due to arrive on Tuesday... Read More

Warmer airflow over eastern NZ today

New Zealand lies under a northerly quarter airflow today, says a WeatherWatch spokesperson. "A front passed over us yesterday well out to the east and another... Read More

Stricken yacht and jetty adrift in Katikati

A yacht and the jetty it was tied to are adrift in the Uretara Stream in Katikati, following a deluge of rain on Monday afternoon. "Debris, packing crates, plus... Read More

Surface flooding as heavy rain lashes BOP

4pm Update: Police are advising Bay of Plenty motorists to take extra care on the roads this evening. "There have been a number of calls for assistance to emergency... Read More

Power box “exploded” in Pāpāmoa say residents

There are still 59 properties in Pāpāmoa without power following equipment being damaged on Monday morning. PowerCo advise that power to properties in Pāpāmoa... Read More

Power outages and flooding

There are power outages in Papamoa and Waihi, as well as surface water flooding in Karangahake Gorge. NZTA Waka Kotahi are advising motorists to drive with caution... Read More

Warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms

MetService is warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms for the top of the North Island which could cause some flooding. Heavy rain warnings have been issued for... Read More