Periods of heavy rain are being forecast for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, along with a significant snow dumping for the south of the South Island. A low pressure... Read More

In today's weather forecast we are expecting showers, possibly heavy and thundery, easing during the morning to fine spells. Southwesterlies also developing... Read More

MetService says rain has fallen steadily on already-sodden ground in Gisborne overnight. Tolaga Bay on the East Cape was hit the hardest by flooding on Sunday... Read More

Dr Cliff Simons, a military historian, has joined forces with Buddy Mikaere to write a book about the Battle of Gate Pa which took place on April 29, 1864. Of... Read More

A low to the northeast of New Zealand has been sweeping bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms over parts of the North Island, causing flooding, slips and road... Read More

Torrential rain could cause chaos on the roads as holiday makers head home this long weekend. Heavy rain and thunderstorms have slammed the top of the North Island... Read More

A severe weather warning issued for the Bay of Plenty has now been lifted, but the MetService is forecasting more rain for the region this afternoon. A severe... Read More

In today's weather forecast we are expecting periods of rain with northeasterlies easing in the evening. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high... Read More

Flood waters in Papamoa forced a couple to abandon their car. Marie Mckay and her husband Brent went to the 4Square at 6.40pm with no troubles, but encountered... Read More

Motorists are being warned of flooding on State Highway 2, near Katikati. A reporter who drove out to the area says there is significant flooding across SH2,... Read More

UPDATE 6.08PM: Power is now back on in the Matua area. Still reported to be out in Whakamarama. State Highway 2, near Katikati, is still closed due to flooding. The... Read More

Land slips and flooding have closed SH25 between Coroglen Road and 309 Road, Tapu. NZTA are warning motorists to avoid the area and find alternative routes. Major... Read More