Weather

Heavy rain watch issued for BOP

A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty today. The MetService has issued the watch, saying there is a chance of rain developing this evening. 'A... Read More

Southwesterlies coming this week

The MetService report that a front is forecast to move north across the North Island on Tuesday, bringing a period of heavy rain and strong west to northwesterly... Read More

What’s on – beach party, yachts and art

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a two-clothing day with a high of 18 degrees expected and an overnight... Read More

A little spring chaos ahead across NZ

WeatherWatch is reporting that there will be a cold snap this coming week in the south, with temperatures dropping over 10C, some low level snow appearing, and... Read More

What‘s on - wheelchair basketball and festivals

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds, perfect for running, rugby, and anything outdoors. It's a one-clothing... Read More

Spring Equinox is this Monday at 7:50pm

The Spring Equinox is this Monday in New Zealand and it's the tipping point where we can officially say the days will now be longer than the nights. While... Read More

Warmer than average days, cooler nights

Some parts of NZ will again be several degrees above average today for this time of year - but the nights are helping balance the books. As high pressure rolls... Read More

High pressure & westerlies to dominate September

If you're wondering how the remainder of September is shaping up, WeatherWatch.co.nz may have a clue: More high pressure and more westerlies. As a cooler... Read More

Mild afternoons, with colder nights on the cards

A huge high on the way for New Zealand is expected to bring mostly dry weather and light winds. WeatherWatch.co.nz says it;s due to arrive on Wednesday and lingering... Read More

What‘s on - Battle of Britain and Village market

Kia ora SunLive readers and welcome to Sunday. Today we are expecting a fine day with westerly breezes. It's a three-clothing-layer day with a high of 17 degrees... Read More

Saturday‘s national forecast

The MetService has issued a severe weather watch this morning for parts of central New Zealand. WeatherWatch weather analyst Aaron Wilkinson says a low pressure... Read More

Wind & rain Friday & Saturday, mostly fine Sunday

Two cold fronts are set to move up the South Island during Friday then stall around central New Zealand on Saturday before moving away from Aotearoa during Sunday. 'These... Read More