Weather

Southeasterly breezes blowing across Tauranga

In today's weather forecast we are expecting high cloud, then rain from the afternoon. This may develop into heavy rain in the evening, with strong southeasterlies.... Read More

More downpours and gales forecast

Another bout of severe weather is closing in on the upper North Island, just a week after torrential rains caused flooding to northern and eastern areas. "It's... Read More

Heavy rain on the way for North Island

Heavy rain is on the cards for much of the North Island this week, while the South Island could be in for a hefty dollop of snow. As the short working week got... Read More

Tauranga sunset captured on camera

Tauranga and Mount Maunganui locals were keen to get out their camera's as last night's setting sun provided a picture perfect moment. Reds, purples and... Read More

A fine winter day ahead

The weather forecast today is fine with southerly breezes dying out in the afternoon. It's a three-clothing layer and one-windproof layer day today with a... Read More

Winter brings perfect beach weather

Although most people don't think of winter as beach weather, that's when Coast Care along and their army of keen locals, schools kids and care groups head down... Read More

Big high rolling in, warmer weather on the way

The southerly change this week has already moved through has not been a major event as initially forecast, with some places very quickly bouncing back to normal... Read More

Fine and chilly for Tauranga

The weather forecast today is fine apart from some evening clouds, and southerly winds. It's a three-clothing layer and one-windproof layer day today, with... Read More

Main southerly now heading into the North Island

The main southerly blast is moving up the North Island now after bring low level snow, even sea level snow briefly, to parts of the South Island last night. "Snow... Read More

D-Day and chilly night

The weather forecast today is for long fine spells. A few showers, mainly in the afternoon and westerlies turning southerly in the early evening. It's a three-clothing... Read More

Temperatures drop as snow falls on NZ

A cold front moving over New Zealand has started to march up the South Island bringing a dumping of snow. WeatherWatch.co.nz has had reports of isolated snow... Read More

Roading & Coromandel water treatment plant update

After heavy rain over the long weekend, Puketui Road, Hikuai, is closed until further notice as the ford is still in flood. All other District roads are open... Read More