Weather

Rain and strong winds coming early this week

The MetService report that a complex low pressure system is expected to move east across New Zealand on Monday and early Tuesday, bringing rain and strong winds... Read More

What‘s on - powerboats, markets, rugby

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. Fine spells are increasing today with a possible shower, and... Read More

Active weather continues over New Zealand

MetService is forecasting a continued period of unsettled conditions, with several lows and associated fronts bringing wet weather for many in the coming days. The... Read More

Cold front moves in from the west

People in the North Island are warned that there is a chance for heavy falls with thunder in the afternoon. WeatherWatch.co.nz says a fast moving front is pushing... Read More

Animal warning as wild weather hits

With many parts of the country being hit by bad weather today, the SPCA is urging people to keep thir pets safe. Weather warnings are in place for the Bay of... Read More

Heavy rain warning issued for BOP

UPDATE 9.31AM: A heavy rain warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel area. A front is forecast to move east across New Zealand today, with... Read More

Severe weather watch issued for BOP

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty region today. The MetService says rain spreading southwards across the country "A complex trough... Read More

Wet and windy winter week

The MetService is forecasting a change to the settled weather we have had in recent days. A slow moving ridge of high pressure over the country is expected to... Read More

What‘s on - cancellations, art, tennis, church

Good morning and welcome to a sunny Sunday. Kia harikoa. Me koa te ra. The day has started a little frosty, but the early morning cloud is forecast to clear... Read More

What‘s on - cancellations, art and online events

Good morning and welcome to a wintery Saturday. Morena koutou katoa. Kia pai te ra ki nga hoa me nga whanau. There is a fine day ahead with light winds. It's... Read More

Settled but cold weather for weekend ahead

MetService forecasts a cold front will move across New Zealand today and tomorrow, although the front is expected to weaken it will bring wet weather to the far... Read More

Solar Winter comes to an end

The solar winter is over - that's the three months of the year with the least amount of available sunlight. The shortest day of the year (or winter solstice)... Read More