Weather

Have your say - climate change, rescue & transport

Climate change, passenger transport and rescue services funding are on Regional Council's radar. Bay of Plenty residents will be asked to provide their feedback... Read More

Calmer and more humid weather moves in

Yesterday New Zealand saw a severe thunderstorm form around Central Plateau and over the next week ahead, people are being warned to expect more heavy inland downpours... Read More

Waves to welcome surf lifesaving stars

Surf lifesaving officials are casting a wary eye over weather forecasts before the biggest event on the national calendar in Mount Maunganui next week. Nearly... Read More

NZ’s big dry to get bigger and drier

Rainmakers are definitely increasing around the New Zealand area but stubborn high pressure will continue to hold the rain clouds at sea for most (but not all)... Read More

Tropics waking up north of NZ

It's likely a couple of tropical cyclones will form north of NZ over the next 10 days as conditions favour development of storms around the Solomon Sea, Coral... Read More

Dry spell giving farmers grief in BOP

Farmers across the country are being warned to make calls on feed planning, milking frequency and drying off due to the dry weather. DairyNZ Farm Performance... Read More

Autumn cracks now showing in the weather pattern

High pressure is pretty much dominating New Zealand this week but the weather pattern is a messy one just off our shores, hints that Autumn is waking up, says... Read More

Autumn arriving with cooler air drifting across

An area of low pressure is currently crossing the North Island with the centre around Auckland bringing in a few extra showers and isolated heavier downpours to... Read More

What’s on? Sign bombing, pianos and surf!

Kia ora and morena Sunners, and welcome to your Saturday, where there's lots of great activities to participate in or be entertained by. It's a ‘two-cruiseship'... Read More

Motorists urged to slow down as rain hits BOP

Police are warning motorists to slow down as rain hits the region for the first time in a long time. A severe weather warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Severe weather warning for BOP

People in the Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga, are being warned to brace for heavy rain today. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Bay... Read More

Severe weather watch issued for BOP

A severe weather watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty today. Heavy rain is being forecast for the Bay of Plenty through to Whakatane. "An active front moves... Read More