Weather

Snow in the south, cold NZwide tomorrow

The first of two significant cold fronts is crossing the country and will this afternoon clear the North Island as the next cold front arrives in the Deep South.... Read More

Showers expected to clear this evening

In today's weather we are expecting occasional showers, clearing this evening. Also northwesterlies, tending to become a brisk westerly in the afternoon. It's... Read More

Bite in the air with Desert Rd snow warning

A high of 14 degrees is expected today with an overnight low of six, with warnings of snow showers for the Desert Road. Winter is certainly making its presence... Read More

EOL weather balloon launches

It's up, up and away, for the sub-orbital helium space weather balloons. The first weather balloons will be launched today in the Waikato as part of the global... Read More

A sunny winter’s day

In today's weather we are expecting a fine day with southerly breezes. It's a three-clothing layer and one-windproof layer day today with a high of 14... Read More

Welcome sunshine for many

A ridge of high pressure will deliver sunshine for most places as we head into the weekend. However, the fine weather will not last for everyone, as a front... Read More

The Beatles and the shortest day

Today is the shortest day of the year. In today's weather we are expecting a fine day with some high cloud. Also gusty southeasterlies, easing from the afternoon. It's... Read More

Winter solstice marks shortest day of the year

Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year - the day with the least amount of available sunlight. The precise moment is 10.07pm Thursday, which basically means... Read More

Cloudy day with southeasterlies

In today's weather we are expecting a cloudy day with occasional rain developing. Southeasterlies should be strengthening this morning. It's a two-clothing... Read More

Cloudy with a chance of showers

In today's weather we are expecting a partly cloudy day with a few showers until evening. Also southeasterly developing in the afternoon. It's a two-clothing... Read More

A wet start to the week

This week gets off to a stormy start with heavy rain and thunderstorms for most parts of the North Island today. A complex low pressure system with several embedded... Read More

Rain expected in Tauranga

In today's weather we are expecting rain developing in the morning, with a chance of it being heavy and thundery, and easing towards the evening. The northwesterly... Read More