Weather

Deadly tornado sweeps through Auckland

A band of heavy rain this morning that moved out of Northland has brought mid-winter warmth and a tornado to Auckland that has caused damage in Wiri. It's... Read More

Surface flooding on SH2

Motorists driving in and around Taurnaga are being advised to drive with care. Surface flooding is being reported on State Highway 2, near the Bayfair roundabout. More... Read More

Heavy rain watch upgraded to warning

UPDATED 10.06AM: A severe weather watch in force for the Bay of Plenty is now being upgraded to a warning. The MetService is predicting heavy rain for 23 horus... Read More

Heavy rain still tracking towards BOP

While today may be looking fine, the MetService warns the Bay of Plenty is in line for some heavy rain this weekend. A broad, complex low is expected to move... Read More

Heavy rain risk for BOP this weekend

A large Tasman Sea low will tap into moisture-rich sub-tropical air and bring heavy rain in to both the North and South Island this weekend. Not everyone is exposed... Read More

A break in the clouds forecast for Tauranga

Tauranga residents were treated to an epic sunrise this morning as the rain which set in at the beginning of the week finally eased. MetService forecasts clear... Read More

Bouts of rain, warm temperatures and cloudy days

Wet, cloudy and warmer than average temperatures are the three main 'weather flavours' expected over Aotearoa this week. According to MetService, most... Read More

Heavy rain watch in force for BOP

A heavy rain watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain, mostly for the ranges east of Whakatane, from 9am Monday to... Read More

Poor flow in BOP waterways despite rain

Despite last weekend's rain, parts of the Rotorua and Tauranga region are still experiencing low flows in some streams, according to Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Warm nights on the cards

MetService is forecasting an end to the relatively settled conditions over Aotearoa during the weekend, as the ridge of high pressure over the country begins... Read More

Active weather eases this week

There was plenty of active weather over Queen's Birthday long weekend for northern New Zealand, as a low pressure system north of the country brought cloudy, windy... Read More

Rain warning remains in force for Coromandel

A severe weather warning for heavy rain issued on Sunday for the Coromandel area, remains in force today. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain and gales for... Read More