Weather

Heavy rain, strong winds, sunshine, snow & swells

A burst of rough weather is about to move into New Zealand this weekend and the country's mountains and ranges will create stronger winds, heavier rain for... Read More

Weather report from Yatton Park

In today's forecast we are expecting occasional rain, easing overnight, with light winds. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high of 15 and an... Read More

Nelson Mandela and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting a partly cloudy day with light winds. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 16 and an overnight low... Read More

Becoming finer in the Bay

In today's forecast we are expecting the weather to be fine, however there is still a chance of evening showers, and also westerlies. It's a two-clothing... Read More

Businesses suffer as ’lifeline’ roads cut

Businesses in the Coromandel have been feeling the pinch after stormy weather closed the roads in the area. They say regular road closures, bad weather, and slips... Read More

Most of Coromandel stranded trampers now out

Nearly 60 trampers were stuck in the Coromandel Peninsula last night due to the wild weather. Most of them have since made it out. The storm swept down the North... Read More

End of July shaping up to be warmer than average

Milder air flows may lock in a warmer than average second half to July according to WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters, with temperatures a few to several degrees... Read More

Fine spells with a chance of showers

In today's weather we are expecting fine spells but with a chance of showers. Northerlies turning westerly in the afternoon. It's a two-clothing layer... Read More

Man rescued after cold, wet night on Mt Ruapehu

A 21-year-old man has been rescued following a cold, wet night on Mount Ruapehu. Police were called at 5pm on Saturday after the man did not return from a day... Read More

Coromandel roads closed following storm

State Highway 25 and State Highway 25A in the Coromandel are closed this morning. The NZTA says SH25 is closed in both Tapu and Ruamahunga, while SH25A in Kopu... Read More

Slips and flooding close several highways

The weather is causing havoc in many places across the country with several road closures. SH 25a Kopu to Hikuai in both directions, SH 25 Manaia in both directions,... Read More

King tides and swells hit the Bay

King tides and swells are breaking over the Bay of Plenty and may cause flooding in low-lying areas. MetService says waves were 3.5 metres high on the east coast... Read More