Weather

‘Cold’ change to reset temperatures back to normal

It's been so much warmer than average lately 'cold' changes simply reset our temperatures to normal. Due to windy westerlies, mild nor'westers... Read More

Chance of thundery showers today

The wild weather experienced in Tauranga at the beginning of the week is expected to ease, but rain still remains on the cards. The MetService has lifted the... Read More

Wild weather blows down large tree in Tauranga

A large tree has come down in Gate Pa this morning as wild weather continues to batter the city. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the tree has come... Read More

Wet, windy and wild weather

Rain, possibly heavy and thundery, easing in the evening. Strong northeasterlies easing in the afternoon. This is the latest forecast for Tauranga today. A... Read More

Weather watch upgraded to warning

Heavy rain and northeasterly gales are forecast to lash the region this afternoon. A complex low and associated fronts are expected to move onto the upper... Read More

Heavy rain watch in force in BOP

The sunny weather experienced in the Bay of Plenty on the weekend will be replaced by rain tomorrow. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for... Read More

Sub-tropical low to bring rain this week

A low pressure system is forming north of NZ today and will spread down over the country on Wednesday bringing rain mostly to the North Island. "High pressure... Read More

Sunny weather ending as spring ramps up

New Zealand has basked under settled conditions for the last few days of winter, but the MetService forecasts a significant change next week. There are still... Read More

What‘s on - Father’s Day events, markets and fun

Happy Father's Day! Today we are expecting a fine day with some high cloud and light winds. Keep warm if you're heading outdoors, as it's a three-layer-clothing... Read More

Weak layer in snowpack is potentially dangerous

Mountain Safety Council - MSC - are reminding people that there's a potentially dangerous ‘persistent weak layer' in the snowpack present throughout many... Read More

Saturday‘s national forecast

For much of the Bay of Plenty today, this last day of August is mostly sunny. WeatherWatch Analyst Aaron Wilkinson says there are anticyclonic conditions for... Read More

What‘s on - footie, rocking dads and Cool Bananas

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting a fine day with southwesterlies and a high of 17 degrees. It's a three-clothing and one-windproof layer... Read More