Weather

Thunderstorms, rain and flooding possible today

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Auckland. "Unstable conditions this afternoon and... Read More

What‘s on - horses, art, Ethkick and museums

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 partly cloudy day with... Read More

Rain eases leaving damaged roads in Gisborne

Heavy rain has eased but the state of emergency remains in place in the Gisborne area after two months' worth of rain fell in 36 hours, causing widespread... Read More

State of emergency declared in Gisborne after rain

Civil Defence has declared a state of emergency across the whole Gisborne Tairāwhiti district due to heavy rain, with surface flooding across the area. Surface... Read More

ClimateWatch: November‘s outlook

New Zealand is drawing closer to the peak summer months, and WeatherWatch.co.nz we are getting closer to "La Nina likely influencing out weather patterns a little... Read More

Warning to avoid travel as strong winds lash BOP

Motorists are being advised to avoid any unnecessary travel as strong winds lash the Bay of Plenty. High winds have brought down trees and powerlines across both... Read More

Strong wind watch issued for Bay of Plenty

A severe weather watch for strong wind is in force for the Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain is being forecast for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay and severe gale southeasterlies... Read More

A week of stagnant weather

A low pressure system to the north of the country and a ridge of high pressure over the southern half set up a stationary weather regime from late Tuesday. MetService... Read More

What‘s on - a spooktacular day ahead

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 morning rain, with fine... Read More

Severe weather watch with gales and heavy rain

MetService has issued a severe weather watch for parts of New Zealand. 'Severe gales are possible for parts of central and southern New Zealand, and brief heavy... Read More

What‘s on - dragon boat racing, art, theatre

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, then evening... Read More

Muggy, wet weather continues but change in sight

Muggy conditions are expected to persist around the country until a cold front ushers in fresher air on Sunday. A warm, humid airmass has persisted over New Zealand,... Read More