New Zealand has had the hottest summer on record and Niwa says the country can expect similarly warm summers over the coming years. Niwa figures show the average... Read More

The third tropical cyclone in a matter of weeks is expected to come into the New Zealand area this weekend. WeatherWatch.co.nz says it may impact land, although... Read More

Today we are expecting a mainly fine day, but with a chance of an afternoon shower and light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 27 and an... Read More

There's a good chance the North Island and the top of the South will be hit by thunderstorms today. During the afternoon, wide areas of the country have a risk... Read More

Today we are expecting a partly cloudy day, with a few showers from the afternoon and light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 28 and an... Read More

A front is set to move northwards over New Zealand during Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing a period of rain and a change to cooler southerly winds. The front moves... Read More

UPDATED 3.30PM: Roads have been reopened following a slip which blocked both lanes of SH2 at Waiotahe near Opotiki, earlier today. Road closures and diversions... Read More

Today we are expecting a cloudy day, with a few showers and northeasterlies. It's a one-clothing-layer day with a high of 23 and an overnight low of 19 degrees.... Read More

According to a decade of polling at WeatherWatch.co.nz, Autumn is New Zealand's favourite season, but what if it's kicking off with a lot of low air pressure? The... Read More

Today is the first day of March and there's a mild touch of autumn in the air. We are expecting a cloudy day, with a few showers and northeasterlies. It's a... Read More

In today's Tui cricket weather forecast for the Blackcaps v England match there is a chance of evening showers. Today we are expecting fine breaks with a chance... Read More

As the country moves away from summer NIWA is predicting more rain. Temperatures are expected to remain warmer than average after January, which is the hottest... Read More