Weather

Heavy rain forecast to hit Coromandel

A severe weather watch is in force for the Coromandel area. The MetService issued the watch this morning saying there is a chance for heavy rain between 6pm Sunday... Read More

Messy weather expected this weekend

It wouldn't be a long weekend in New Zealand without at least a few pockets of heavy rain and strong winds - and this long weekend is no exception according... Read More

Mild and wet long weekend forecast

The Bay of Plenty is at risk of heavy rain this long weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz says the eastern side of Northland looks to have the highest rainfall totals. 'For... Read More

Rain to move in for the long weekend

Rain is being forecast for many places this long weekend. A large high, which is moving into NZ now, will be clearing by this long weekend, says WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More

The highs and lows of June’s weather pattern

It's hard to believe we're entering the halfway mark of 2021 already and the start of winter on the meteorological calendar. While meteorologically... Read More

High pressure moves in for first day of winter

Sunny skies are on the forecast in the Bay of Plenty for the first official day of winter. A ridge of high pressure is expected to push in over the country... Read More

Live updates: bridges collapse, homes evacuated

Three bridges in the Ashburton district have collapsed or been washed away, and the authorities are warning that others are likely to be unstable. Flooding from... Read More

What‘s on - wedding show, museums, art and music

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting fine spells and a few... Read More

Risk of thunderstorms, hail, gusts and heavy rain

WeatherWatch are forecasting possible thunderstorms ahead this afternoon and evening. 'A low deepens just west of central New Zealand today, while an unstable... Read More

Power cuts in Whakamarama and Whitianga

11am update: There is a power outage in Whakamarama. PowerCo report that trees in power lines have caused a power cut that is affecting 206 properties in Whakamarama.... Read More

Moturiki closed once more due to high swells

Access to Moturiki - Leisure Island - has been closed once again this morning due to high swells and the high incoming tide. Mauao base track has been assessed... Read More

What‘s on - roller derby, Damo 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. The MetService is forecasting periods of rain or... Read More