Weather

Sub-tropical winds will bring high temperatures

Parts of New Zealand over the next 48 hours will enjoy sub-tropical winds while northern parts of the North Island will have them dominating for about a week. While... Read More

Tropical cyclone season for Southwest Pacific

There is a heightened chance that New Zealand will be affected by an ex-tropical cyclone during the upcoming Tropical Cyclone season of November to April. New... Read More

Increasing mugginess expected for most of the week

MetService expects a distinct contrast in the weather this week. A developing low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is predicted to pull tropical air onto the... Read More

Cold front sliding up the country

A cold front is expected to slowly slide northwards over the South Island today, reaching the lower North Island in the evening. Winds from the northwest ahead... Read More

NIWA‘s hotspot watch

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing... Read More

What’s on – cycles, fluro fest, water safety

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a fine day ahead with light winds, and some... Read More

Settled conditions are short-lived

MetService has a close eye on this weekend's weather as the trend of changeable weather continues. Snowfall dusted alpine roads overnight as a chilly southerly... Read More

Winter driving conditions on Desert Road

A road snowfall warning is in place for the Desert Road, as temperatures plummet around the country today. The MetService is forecasting a high of 15 degrees... Read More

Heavy rain for parts of the North Island

A severe weather watch for heavy rain remains in force for the Bay of Plenty today. The MetService says a front is moving slowly east over the North Island today,... Read More

Temperatures and weather yo-yo through the week

MetService is forecasting a week of fluctuating weather conditions, as brief but intense weather systems periodically move up New Zealand over the coming days. 'If... Read More

Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain is being forecast for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for rain for the central North Island, along with the Tararua... Read More

What’s on – soap making, rugby, expos and markets

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a mostly cloudy day ahead with a possible... Read More