Weather

Severe weather watch for heavy rain

A severe weather watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty today. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain and severe gales for parts of New Zealand. Heavy snow... Read More

A wet and windy week

The second week of spring brings one quick-moving weather system after another, with MetService forecasting severe weather in many parts of New Zealand. A swathe... Read More

Severe weather risks across NZ this week

Heavy western rain, heavy southern snow, strong eastern and northern gales - and some sunshine in the mix too. "Welcome to the first full week of September and... Read More

NZ has its warmest winter on record

The country has just had its warmest winter on record - beating the record set just last year. Official climate data from Niwa shows June to August was 1.32C... Read More

Weather outlook for the week ahead

The MetService advise that a low and associated front will be approaching the country from the Tasman Sea on Monday. 'This weather system is forecast to move onto... Read More

Springtime brings fluctuating temperatures

Temperatures are springing up and down across both New Zealand and Australia as September kicks in. On the Meteorological Calendar, Spring is already underway,... Read More

Goodbye winter, hello spring

A slow-moving low to the northwest of New Zealand brings unsettled conditions to the upper North Island for the first half of the week. Despite this, MetService... Read More

Weather watch upgraded to warning

A severe weather watch issued for the Coromandel and Auckland area is now being upgraded to a warning. On Monday, the MetService issued a watch for heavy rain... Read More

Homes flooded as storm hits Auckland

Homes have been flooded and people have had to be rescued from their cars after widespread flooding across parts of Auckland overnight. Fire and Emergency has... Read More

Coromandel on heavy rain watch

A severe weather watch for heavy rain is being issued for Coromandel area. The MetService is predicting a band of heavy rain of rain to hit the region this afternoon. The... Read More

Some showers coming this week

The MetService advise that a weak cold front will be moving northwards over central and northern New Zealand on Monday and Tuesday, bringing showers or rain to the... Read More

The weather’s better in lockdown, right?

A record-equalling top temperature of 23ᵒC in Akaroa on Tuesday prompted a feeling of déjà vu for NIWA forecaster Ben Noll. It was warmer than... Read More