Weather

Queen’s Birthday Weekend looks wet in northern NZ

The weather is looking a tad wet in the north for New Zealand's first outdoors long weekend since Waitangi Day. It's great news for farmers with WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More

Mixed bag of weather for the coming days

MetService is forecasting unsettled weather for many as several fronts affect the country over the next few days. MetService meteorologist Mmatheplo Makgabutlane... Read More

Rain watch in force for BOP

Heavy rain is on the cards for parts of the Bay of Plenty today. The MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the region. "A broad low pressure system lying... Read More

Incoming rain but a mainly fine weekend

A low pressure system is forecast to bring rain to dry North Island areas early next week. This system will see reasonable rain accumulations for many regions... Read More

Days to start getting longer in a month

In just over a month, the days are expected to start getting longer again. 'You're welcome,” says WeatherWatch.co.nz head forecaster Philip Duncan. 'We're... Read More

Cool and settled weather forecast to continue

Fine weather welcomes teachers and students returning to school this week and offers bright days to resume outdoor activities. MetService meteorologist Tahlia... Read More

A mainly fine weekend forecast

The MetService is forecasting mostly fine weather this weekend, but showery easterlies will affect eastern parts of the North Island. 'As a front moves up the... Read More

Storm captures feelings about lockdown

On Monday afternoon, Maketu photographer Andy Belcher suddenly noticed huge storm clouds racing across the sky towards him. The rain and thunder had already passed... Read More

Calm weekend after an active weather week

The MetService is forecasting settled conditions after a what has been a busy weather week. A strong cold front, which delivered snow to many places across the... Read More

NZ to warm up after chilly night

It was a colder than average night over the North Island last night, but WeatherWatch.co.nz is forecasting the next few nights to be a bit warmer. Now the warmer... Read More

Snowfall warning for Desert Road

A snowfall warning is being issued for the Desert Road tonight. Temperatures in the Bay of Plenty are starting to get a bit cooler with the MetService saying... Read More

Autumn mood swings: 75% of NZ below normal today

A significant cool down is spreading over New Zealand for the next day. Then things warm up again. Autumn ups and downs continue as the country moves into May... Read More