Weather

Heavy rain for Coromandel and Gisborne regions

Heavy rain is forecast for Coromandel Peninsula and Gisborne/Tairawhiti overnight, according to the MetService. "An active front is moving southwards across... Read More

Thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings ramp up

Warnings and watches for heavy rain and severe gales are now in force for northern parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsula. "A subtropical... Read More

Severe weather warnings for northern NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are returning to the north of New Zealand. MetService warns of strengthening easterly winds, heavy rain and the potential for... Read More

Rain forecast for the Bay of Plenty

Rain is on the cards for the Bay of Plenty this week. While there are clear skies in the region today, the MetService is forecasting rain for Tuesday, as... Read More

Severe weather watch for Coromandel

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch with heavy rain and gales expected for northern parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsula. A subtropical... Read More

What's on: flying, markets, sport and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day... Read More

Warmer weekend ahead with a summer feel for most

MetService is forecasting a warmer weekend ahead, bringing a long-awaited summer feel for most across Aotearoa New Zealand. The settled, mostly dry weather... Read More

NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant

The Kawerau community is staying vigilant amid high temperatures and the declaration of a restricted fire season. Kawerau was the hottest place in the country... Read More

What to expect from this week’s weather changes

MetService is forecasting settled and mostly dry weather for much of New Zealand this week, with little to no rain for most. Cool temperatures are to continue... Read More

Fine weather followed by rain this week

Fine weather with light winds is good news for families looking for outdoor activities to do in the remaining weeks of the school holidays. In Tauranga the... Read More

Was 2024 weather as extreme as it seemed?

Was 2024 warmer than 2023? Which places in New Zealand had the most sunshine hours for 2024? Niwa climate scientists said 2024 was New Zealand's 10th-warmest... Read More

What's on - shearing, avocado festival, sports

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day at first.... Read More