Weather

NZ at some risk from tropical cyclone

A tropical depression today will likely turn into a tropical cyclone by Sunday, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. The storm looks likely to intensify next week into a... Read More

Humid and tropical weather on the cards

A ridge of high pressure holds firm over the North Island for the remainder of the week bringing mostly settled conditions there. The MetService is forecasting... Read More

A week of weaker westerlies

The working week has started off rather wet with a few MetService Heavy Rain Warnings in force. Most of New Zealand will have seen at least a few drops from... Read More

Muggy nights all week as frosts return to SI

A cold change is moving up NZ today and into the lower North Island - but it will fail to bring any noticeable drop in temperatures to Auckland and other northern... Read More

Summer outlook for NZ

With summer now here, WeatherWatch.co.nz takes a close look at the weather and climate trends for NZ across December, January and February now that La Nina is... Read More

It‘s going to be a hot and sticky summer - Niwa

It's looking to be a hotter than usual summer, with above average temperatures very likely across the country. Niwa says the nights will be warm and there's... Read More

What‘s on - Oropi market, art, underwater hockey

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 fine day with light... Read More

What‘s on - comedy, exhibition openings, markets

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 fine day with light... Read More

La Nina is officially here – but only just

La Nina conditions have been officially declared by the Bureau of Meteorology but it may not impact New Zealand the way people think. WeatherWatch says for months... Read More

More volcanic fog possible amid Whakaari unrest

Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island and it is still possible volcanic fog may reach the mainland in the coming weeks. The vent temperatures remain... Read More

Summer arrives early this year in New Zealand

Think it feels like summer already? That's because summer weather conditions have arrived early in most parts of New Zealand this year. WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More

Midweek spells settled weather

MetService is forecasting a mid-week period of stable weather, but things become unsettled in the South by the end of the week. 'A couple of fronts move up the... Read More