Temperatures are already above average in about two thirds of NZ and even warmer weather is coming. By Friday night high pressure will move in over New Zealand... Read More

All eyes are looking north for the start of September as mild sub-tropical air comes our way along with a sub-tropical low. Temperatures by day are already above... Read More

The next 10 weeks ahead are traditionally NZ's most chaotic of the year with winter slowly fading and hints of summer coming in. "You can expect a real variety... Read More

A week of spring-like westerly quarter winds are on the way which will push temperatures above average by day in a number of regions. Not every day is warm but... Read More

OK MetService meteorologist Andy Best says that this past week has seen some changeable conditions, but looking ahead, conditions will become more settled and mostly... Read More

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Today will likely feature some cloudy periods, westerlies and a chance of a shower. It's a three-clothing layer day with... Read More

WeatherWatch reports that the westerly wind flow is with us now and as we enter the final week of August it may turn more sub-tropical for some. The set up means... Read More

Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson at WeatherWatch.co.nz says that a southwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, moving around a large high in the Tasman Sea. In... Read More

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Expect a fine day all day, with cool southwesterlies. Make sure to wrap up warm if heading outdoors, as it's a three-clothing... Read More

NZ has had some short lived cold snaps this winter but the one coming in today and tonight is truly the shortest, says WeatherWatch.co.nz While both Friday and... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for northern areas of the North Island tonight into Friday morning. 'There could be very strong localised wind... Read More

Squally thunderstorms and hail are being forecast for the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. The MetService says periods of rain are being accompanied by gusty... Read More