Weather

Mini tornado reported in Welcome Bay

People are reporting a mini tornado in Welcome Bay this evening. A resident in the area says it formed behind their house. "There was a huge gust of wind and... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for BOP

A severe thunderstorm watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty today. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop over parts of Gisborne, far northern Hawke's... Read More

Remnants ex-cyclone to hit New Zealand

More humidity and showers are forecast for northern New Zealand in the next few days. WeatherWatch.co.nz says while an ex-cyclone moving through Australia's interior... Read More

Summer ice warning as rain forecast

Drivers are being warned of the risk of "summer ice" as rain is forecast for the region tomorrow afternoon. Transport Agency System Manager Rob Campbell says... Read More

Northern regions experience a record dry summer

As New Zealand enters Autumn, Metservice can now confirm that this has been the driest summer on record for parts of the upper North Island. The Meteorological... Read More

Drier than average March ahead but rain possible

The Metservice advises that a front preceded by strong north to northwest winds will move north over the South Island during Tuesday, bringing a period of heavy... Read More

Coronavirus scare impacting WeatherWatch imagery

The Coronavirus scare is having an impact on some weather infographics and maps at WeatherWatch.co.nz. WeatherWatch.co.nz not only utilises extensive data from... Read More

What‘s on - stilt walking, autos, fishing, comedy

Kia ora and welcome to the first Sunday in March. Korero atu ki tetahi tauhou. Me koa te ra. Today we are expecting a mainly fine day, with a chance of a shower... Read More

Rain not enough to change fire danger

Rain over last weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Rural fire manager Tim Mitchell says... Read More

What‘s on - cars, rugby, art and holi splash

Kia ora and welcome to the last Saturday in February. Me koa te ra. Korero atu ki tetahi tauhou. Today we are expecting a mainly fine day, but with some evening... Read More

High pressure dominates the north this weekend

A deluge moving up the West Coast Friday will fall apart by the time it moves into the western North Island on Saturday, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. Friday's... Read More

A couple of fronts moving north deliver rain

MetService is forecasting varied weather for Aotearoa over the weekend, with two fronts bringing rain, but not for the areas that need it. 'The upper North Island... Read More