Weather

Snow warning for Desert Road

A significant amount of snow is expected in the Central North Island today and a snow warning is in force for the Desert Road. The MetService says significant... Read More

Severe gales for forecast for BOP

Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to prepare for some strong winds on Wednesday. The MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the region,... Read More

Thursday brings respite from adverse weather

After a wet and windy night for many, MetService is forecasting further winter weather, complete with snow, for New Zealand over the coming days. But there is... Read More

Severe weather risks this week

The first three days of this week will be unsettled, with Wednesday an especially colder and windier day across New Zealand. "However, by Thursday and into the... Read More

Power outage as weather system moves eastwards

PowerCo is reporting power cuts in Maketu, Pongakawa, Te Puna and the Lower Kaimai area. A power outage in Pongakawa which occurred at 11.56pm is affecting 1861... Read More

Tie down trampolines as wild weather approaches

Batten down the hatches, also tie down the trampolines: Heavy rain, snow and gale-force winds are on their way. The MetService is warning people to watch out... Read More

What’s on – markets, museum, climbing

Good morning! Kia ora te ra whakamiharo. Oha atu ki tetahi hoa hou. Today's weather is looking cloudy with showers ahead becoming heavy from the afternoon... Read More

Rain and wind watch issued for Sunday night

A Heavy Rain Watch has been issued by the MetService for the Bay Of Plenty, Rotorua, and Gisborne area north of Ruatoria for Sunday night 'Northeast winds may... Read More

What‘s on - dancing, rugby, and dog training

Good morning! Morena koutou. Kia ora te ra whakamiharo. Expect a fine morning with light winds, followed by cloudy periods. It's a three-layer-clothing day,... Read More

The sun makes a brief but welcome return

The previous weeks have introduced winter to Aotearoa with large swells, gale southerlies and plenty of rain, but high pressure and sunshine is set to make a comeback... Read More

Frosty start to a BOP morning

People can be forgiven for the lack of motivation for wanting to leave the warmth of their beds this morning, as temperatures plummeted overnight. At around 4.30am... Read More

‘UFO’ clouds hover over BOP

Incredible skies over Bay of Plenty were snapped on camera as the cold southerly finally settled in the region. A cloud formation, which resembled a UFO, was... Read More