Weather

Snow and ice close Desert Road overnight

Snow and ice closed the Desert Road early Tuesday as an early spring storm made its way up the country, also bringing gusts of up to 120kmh and heavy rain to some... Read More

Google, Peter Rabbit and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting a few showers, with a chance of them being heavy, but clearing in the evening. Southerlies will be developing in the afternoon. It's... Read More

Cold, wet and windy, while sun shines in the south

A complex low is currently affecting New Zealand, bringing cold temperatures, wind and rain to much of the North Island and upper South Island. Meanwhile, a... Read More

Hearts, war and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting showers, some heavy with hail and a chance of it being thundery, but clearing in the late evening and the northwesterly... Read More

A mini tornado reported in Matamata

Rain and strong winds are moving through the country today with a mini tornado reported in Matamata. The tornado swept through the area at around 12pm. A caller... Read More

More rain and thunderstorms on the way for BOP

As the country is slowly moving into Spring it seems we have taken a step back into Winter as more rain is on the way. MetService has issued a heavy rain watch... Read More

What’s On: A rainy day and Father’s Day activities

Happy Sunday and happy Father's Day. It might not be the sunny day that is was yesterday with MetService predicting morning rain. There are also chances of... Read More

Four different start dates to Spring

When it comes to the end of Winter and the start of Spring, New Zealanders have the choice of four dates and none are official, says WeatherWatch.co.nz The Ministry... Read More

A text book start to Spring this weekend

This weekend heralds the start of spring on the meteorological calendar across the Southern Hemisphere and the forecast for Saturday and Sunday in New Zealand... Read More

Daffodils and the weather

Welcome to Daffodil Day! In today's forecast we are expecting a few afternoon showers with westerlies dying out. It's a two-clothing layer day today... Read More

Rain expected to clear this evening

The weather forecast today is for rain developing in the morning, with a chance of it turning heavy, but clearing in the evening. Also southwesterlies. It's a... Read More

More rain to lash the BOP

A severe weather warning remains in place with more rain forecast to lash the Bay of Plenty today. Heavy rain in the region caused surface flooding in some areas... Read More