Weather

Sub-tropics on their way with possible 30 degrees

WeatherWatch are predicting a possible 30 degree Tuesday for some parts of New Zealand as sub-tropics come to visit. "A hot nor'wester, sub-tropical... Read More

What‘s on - art, comedy, history and science

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The weather forecast is for a fine day ahead with increasing high cloud and westerlies.... Read More

Thunderstorms, rain and plenty of dry areas too

High pressure just holds on to very upper North Island but elsewhere those westerly winds continue, predicts WeatherWatch.co.nz. "There is some end in sight to... Read More

Giant ocean storm whips up more wind

The Southern Ocean's weather looks more like the depths of winter, says WeatherWatch.co.nz The situation means more windy weather across parts of New Zealand... Read More

Why is NZ so windy? The roaring forties explained

New Zealanders shouldn't be so surprised how often it's windy here, says WeatherWatch.co.nz "After all, we're basically a few mountainous islands stuck partially... Read More

Strong wind watch issued for BOP

Heavy rain and gale southerlies forecast for parts of central New Zealand are expected to ease today. The MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the Bay... Read More

Gales to affect North Island region today

On the first day of summer on the meteorological calendar NZ kicks off with peak spring weather, says WeatherWatch.co.nz Showers and strong winds are being forecast... Read More

What‘s on - Cricket, Oropi country market and art

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. There will be cloud increasing during the day. Rain and northwesterlies will be... Read More

Support for farmers beefed up ahead of La Niña

Further funding for feed support services and new animal welfare coordinators will help farmers who continue to feel the effects of an extended drought, says Rural... Read More

Heavy rain and gales for New Zealand this week

Heavy rain and gale winds are expected this week across much of New Zealand. The MetService advise that a low pressure will move across central and northern New... Read More

What‘s on - festival, marathon, laser light show

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The forecast today is for a fine day with southwesterlies dying out in the... Read More

Monday might be a wind warnings kinda day

Monday, the last day of spring on the meteorological calendar, looks to go out in spring-style with a South Island low likely prompting more severe weather warnings. WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More