Weather

Polar air to surge through NZ

A surge of gales, snow and even colder air is coming in to the lower South Island later today/overnight and will make for a colder weekend further north - but... Read More

Heavy rain and strong winds lash BOP

Surface flooding is being reported around Tauranga this morning as heavy rain and strong winds lash the region. SunLive readers have reported flooding near the... Read More

Heavy rain watch in force for BOP

Severe gales and heavy rain is being for parts of central and southern New Zealand, and heavy snow possible in the far south. Early morning drizzle in the Bay... Read More

More snow forecast for the south

Heavy rain, strong winds, and snow are forecast by MetService, as a couple of fronts move over New Zealand on Tuesday and Wednesday. This is after a large area... Read More

Skiers warned to be aware of avalanches

The start of the backcountry avalanche forecasting season is here, with all 12 New Zealand Avalanche Advisory regions underway with forecasting from today.... Read More

Snow to low levels in parts of NZ

Another wintry snap is on the way and while not as aggressive as last week's polar blast, WeatherWatch.co.nz warns it will bring snow into both islands and... Read More

What‘s on - markets, talks, disc golf, kite flying

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

A cool week ahead

The MetService advises that a high pressure system over New Zealand will be moving away to the east during Monday. This will allow a strengthening northerly flow... Read More

Frosty night and sunny settled day ahead

WeatherWatch advise that a high pressure system covers New Zealand today bringing mainly settled weather. Tonight and tomorrow morning are likely to be frosty... Read More

What‘s on - night train, disc golf, 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 some morning cloud, and... Read More

Climate Watch – How July is shaping up

July is kicking off on a settled note but according to WeatherWatch, it probably won't last. The Southern Ocean is especially active this month and high pressure... Read More

Snow in the Bay of Plenty

It is snowing in the Bay of Plenty. Reports are coming in of snow falling at the top of the Kaimai Ranges as an Antarctic blast hits New Zealand. The chilly... Read More