Weather

Sizeable cyclone may well brush NZ

The tropics are becoming very active north of NZ, with WeatherWatch.co.nz saying conditions are ideal for Tropical Cyclone formation this coming week. As high... Read More

Chance of showers in the BOP today

A front lies over Central New Zealand first thing today then slowly moves northwards during the day. WeatherWatch.co.nz says there is a chance for some showers... Read More

The cool and windy week explained by MetService

The MetService had forecast a cold and windy start to the last week as a cold front crossed over the far south of the South Island. The lingering southerly winds... Read More

What‘s on - beach hockey, music, cricket

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia noho taraiwa haumaru. Kia pai te one me te whanau. Expect some morning cloud, followed by a generally fine day. Cloud will... Read More

Total watering ban for Whitianga and Hahei

The Thames Coromandel District Council have advised that a total watering ban is now in place for Whitianga, and Hahei also remains on a total watering ban. Coromandel... Read More

What‘s on - street art, sports festival, comedy

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Oha atu ki tetahi tangata hou i tenei ra. Expect a mainly fine day with light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-layer clothing... Read More

Fine, sunny days for this weekend in the Bay

Bay of Plenty residents are set to experience a fine weekend as most of the North Island is going to be experiencing pre-settled weather for most of the weekend.... Read More

Drier, calmer, warmer weather heading to NZ

NZ is about to enter a calmer, drier, phase of weather as high pressure finally increases. At the same time, the tropics north of NZ is starting to wake up with... Read More

Showers expected to hit the BOP this afternoon

An anticyclone is lying to the west of New Zealand today. The forecast is for a light southwesterly airflow flowing over the country. In the North Island, a... Read More

Look out for falling objects in strong winds

As strong winds are making their way across the region this afternoon, a member of the public is warning others about what could come falling from the skies. One... Read More

Largest lows on earth to thank for windy week

A windier, cooler, week is on the way for many regions - so what is to blame? One of the largest areas of low pressure on earth right now. The Southern Ocean... Read More

Australian bush fires prompting police calls in NZ

Another unprecedented plume of smoke from Australia crossed New Zealand overnight, this time Auckland and the upper half of the North Island, where about half... Read More