A severe weather watch is in effect for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is forecasting periods of heavy rain for the North Island, including the Bay of Plenty,... Read More

In today's forecast we are expecting the odd shower, turning to rain for a time in the afternoon. Also northwesterlies. It's a three-clothing and one windproof... Read More

The Fertich family were tucking into home made hamburgers at their dining table when the sky suddenly went black. Steve Fertich remembers thinking something was... Read More

New Zealand remains under a deep low pressure system providing unstable conditions leading to isolated thunderstorms, heavy downpours and isolated tornados. ... Read More

A tornado which struck the eastern end of Ōhope, in the Bay of Plenty, significantly damaged at least two properties and caused moderate damage to a further four... Read More

In today's forecast we are expecting fine breaks and a few showers, some briefly heavy and possibly thundery from the afternoon. Also westerlies, strengthening... Read More

Up to 30 homes were damaged last night when a tornado roared through a New Plymouth suburb last night, cutting power lines, tearing off roofs, and toppling trees. It... Read More

Much of the country is due for another wet day on Tuesday, with a chance of thunderstorms for many areas, and a possibility of overnight snow on the Desert Road. Early... Read More

In today's forecast we are expecting showers developing in the morning then rain from the afternoon, with a chance of it being heavy. Northeasterly will be... Read More

Heavy rain is being forecast to hammer the Bay of Plenty area today. A severe weather watch remains in place for the region after it was issued by the MetService... Read More

MetService has released a severe weather watch for the eastern ranges of Bay of Plenty. A complex low pressure system and associated fronts and troughs are expected... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents will get to enjoy fine weather for the second weekend in a row, with a fine end expected to the week. MetService meteorologist Tui... Read More