Weather

Weather and the War of Jenkins Ear

Today we are expecting fine breaks during the day with a few showers developing in the afternoon. Also westerlies. It's a two-clothing-layer day today with a high... Read More

Early winter blast on the way

A low pressure system approaching from the Tasman Sea, and a strong cold front approaching from the Southern Ocean are expected to come together to bring heavy... Read More

The Modern Olympics and the North Pole

This morning's sunrise video was filmed from the Ian Porteous Memorial Walk. Today we are expecting a mainly fine day with some morning cloud and light winds. It's... Read More

Keeping families healthy through winter

As the weather gets colder help keep your family healthy with a warm and dry home. Homes that are warm, dry, uncrowded and smokefree can help protect you and your... Read More

Weather, Phar Lap and Pocahontas

Good morning today is Thursday April 5, 2018. Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 25 and an... Read More

Weather, history and sea conditions

Today we are expecting a fine and partly cloudy day with westerly breezes. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 25 and an overnight low of 13 degrees.... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a two-clothing-layer day today with a high of 25 and an overnight low of 15 degrees. Humidity is 94 per... Read More

NASA, Tūhoe and fairytales

Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a three-clothing-layer day today with a high of 23 and an overnight low of 12 degrees. Humidity is 88 per... Read More

Hot, rainy autumn in store - NIWA

Much of the country had a wetter than average March, and the trend is expected to continue over the next few months, NIWA says. The National Institute of Water... Read More

Series of weather fronts on the way

A series of fronts are on the way this week, bringing rain to parts of the country. It's a continuation of a pattern seen this week, says MetService meteorologist... Read More

Vincent Van Gogh and today's weather

Today we are expecting cloud and the chance of a morning shower, clearing to fine in the afternoon. Also light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a... Read More

Conmen, Coco-Cola and composers

Today we are expecting a mostly cloudy day with a few showers, turning to rain in the evening. Also northwest breezes. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with... Read More