Weather

Fine spell before rain on Wednesday

A fine Monday and Tuesday is on the cards for the Bay of Plenty, before another burst of rain on Wednesday. This is the current forecast for the region from the... Read More

A mostly settled weekend after turbulent week

Typically, changeable springtime weather continues over New Zealand as the working week draws to a close. The MetService forecasting a low pressure system from... Read More

Motorists are asked to avoid unnecessary travel

With a heavy rain watches in force for the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty today, motorists are being asked to drive to the conditions. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency... Read More

Motorists warned with heavy rain incoming

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to drive to the conditions and watch out for surface flooding, slips and fallen trees amid warnings of heavy... Read More

Heavy rain & gale southeasterlies for parts of NZ

A severe weather watch remains in force for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is predicting heavy rain and gale southeasterlies for parts of the North Island... Read More

Severe weather watch issued for BOP

A severe weather watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain and gale southeasterlies are being forecast for parts of the North Island and the Marlborough... Read More

Heavy rain expected to spread across NZ

A new low is about to move in to northern NZ from the north west and bring heavy eastern rain while it does so, good news for Hawke's Bay which is much drier... Read More

Rain expected during middle of the week ahead

A low is expected to affect northern and central New Zealand later this week, says a MetService spokesperson. "A front should clear the North Island on Tuesday,... Read More

Church experiences Pentecostal-style wind

A strong wind swirling through central Thames early Saturday morning has torn roofing iron off the local Baptist church. Pastor Chris Lee was at home when the fire... Read More

Snowfall warning for Desert Road

A snowfall warning has been issued for Desert Road, and severe gales and heavy rain are forecast for parts of New Zealand. 'Snow showers are expected to affect... Read More

Weekend brings brief respite from sprinting fronts

The unsettled week of weather continues, with MetService forecasting severe weather for some regions as a series of fronts sprint north across the country. The... Read More

Severe gales, heavy snow and rain forecast

A smorgasbord of weather is being forecast for New Zealand in the coming days. WeatherWatch.co.nz says more severe weather is on the way as spring westerly gales... Read More