Weather

Offshore low like 'a tyre stuck in mud'

A newly formed low to the west of New Zealand isn't going anywhere fast - in fact it could linger until Sunday with the remnants (showers and cloud) lingering into... Read More

A few showers on the horizon

In today's weather forecast we are expecting an overcast day with a few showers and northeast breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 22 and... Read More

Pistols at dawn

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a mainly fine day, but with cloud and light rain at night. Also light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day today with... Read More

Rain moving north for Monday

Forecasters are currently focusing on an active front moving up the South Island today, bringing strong winds ahead of the front as well as significant falls of... Read More

Submarine facts and today's weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloudy periods and a few showers. Also light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high... Read More

Settled weather expected this weekend

Settled and dry conditions return to New Zealand, as a ridge of high pressure moves over the country for the remainder of this week and into the weekend. This... Read More

A fine day expected today

In today's weather forecast we are expecting fine spells, but with a chance of showers until evening. Also light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer... Read More

Cyclone Kelvin’s leftovers to affect NZ

The leftovers of an ex-tropical cyclone are coming towards New Zealand - but not how you might think. The remnants of what was Cyclone Kelvin, which made landfall... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

Today is seven years since the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloudy periods, and a few showers clearing at... Read More

Cloud clearing to make way for sun

In today's weather forecast we are expecting morning cloud clearing to a fine day and some westerlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 25 and... Read More

Gita making landfall in South Island

Cyclone Gita now making landfall in New Zealand's South Island Cyclone Gita is making landfall in the upper NW South Island. It's expected to happen between now... Read More

A growing awareness on social media

A following is steadily growing for two Bay of Plenty Facebook groups devoted to bringing up-to-date traffic and weather information. Bay of Plenty Accidents and... Read More