Weather

Demolition underway in Edgecumbe

Following some preparation over the Christmas break, removal and demolition works are now well underway College Road in Edgecumbe. The 12 properties and part-properties... Read More

Council keeps watchful eye on the sky

With king tides due from February 1-5, Hauraki District Council is working with MetService, Niwa and Waikato Regional Council to try to predict if there is likely... Read More

Sunshine after the storm

Today's weather forecast is for a mostly sunny day, with a chance of a shower from the afternoon. Enjoy the light winds. Welcome to passengers from the Celebrity... Read More

Thunderstorms rumble across Tauranga

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the northwest. The MetService says they are expected to lie near ROTORUA, WAIKITE VALLEY, WAIREKA, GUTHRIE, MAMAKU,... Read More

Heatwaves and thunderstorms

There is a lot going on with temperatures several degrees above normal. Inland severe thunderstorms and now a tropical depression has formed, and is likely to drop... Read More

Sweltering temps likely to break records

Sweltering temperatures will build this week and look likely to break weather records across the country by the end of January. The heat steadily increases until... Read More

Hot and humid and about to get hotter

We're now in the peak of summer and for the next few weeks we can expect warm nights, hot days and high humidity at times. High humidity in New Zealand is normal,... Read More

Different day, same forecast

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place again for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService issued the watch this morning saying humid conditions are likely to lead to... Read More

A perfectly fine summer day

In today's weather we are expecting a sunny day, then some evening cloud and light winds. In other words, a perfectly fine summer day. It's a one-clothing layer... Read More

Predicting weather like popping corn

The Bay of Plenty's weather has been unpredictable of late, with sunny days suddenly turning grey and heavy rain failing to eventuate. MetService meteorologist... Read More

Thunderstorms possible today

In today's weather we are expecting cloudy periods. Also showers with possible thunderstorms, clearing at night, and light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day... Read More

Bay on heavy rain watch

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today. A very humid northerly flow brings periods of rain to much of the North Island today and Tuesday... Read More