Weather

Traffic and weather update, and what‘s on today

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

Unusual sunset cloud formations captured on camera

Visitors to Tauranga have been enjoying stunning weather and sunsets over the Easter weekend. On Easter Friday a lenticular cloud formation at sunset brought... Read More

Cold front moving up New Zealand

The MetService advise that severe gale northwesterlies may affect parts of the South Island and the lower North Island today and early on Monday. 'A cold front... Read More

Settled weather anticipated for Easter weekend

After a soggy and thundery week for many, MetService is forecasting relatively settled weather for the Easter weekend. Thunderstorms have been rumbling across... Read More

Thunderstorm watch issued for BOP

A severe thunderstorm watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty. "Heavy localised rain with possible thunderstorms are expected over the north of the North Island... Read More

Heavy rain forecast to lash Coromandel

Coromandel residents are being urged to prepare for a deluge of heavy rain today. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain for the region this evening. A severe... Read More

Lightning strikes knock out power

A sudden thunderstorm that hit Rotorua on Wednesday night resulted in a flood of call-outs for firefighters in the city and nearby communities. The Fire Service... Read More

Coromandel rain watch remains in force

A rain watch issued for the Coromandel region on Tuesday morning, remains in force today. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain for parts of the North Island... Read More

Heavy rain watch issued for Coromandel

A heavy rain watch has been issued for parts of the North Island, including the Coromandel area. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain for parts of the North... Read More

Wet and wild week in the lead up to Easter

After last week's dry and settled weather, MetService is forecasting a wet and wild week for most in the lead up to the Easter long weekend as a humid airmass... Read More

What‘s on - wheelchair rugby, art walk, markets

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 a day that is mostly... Read More

Saturday‘s national weather forecast

WeatherWatch reports that there is a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of a shower or two today around the Bay of Plenty to Northland regions. A northerly airflow... Read More