Weather

Southerlies set to continue

Southerlies look to persist into next week as a low pressure system to the east and ridge of high pressure to the west remain largely static. This status... Read More

New Zealand's sunniest region celebrates

Marlborough has secured the award for the sunniest region in New Zealand for 2024. It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year, which... Read More

How has 2024 fared in the climate record books?

Last year was New Zealand's 10th warmest year on record, a drop from 2023, which was the second warmest year on record. The National Institute of... Read More

Summer hasn't gone despite southerlies

The cool temperatures that have characterised January so far are set to continue, according to MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane who said southerly... Read More

Bay of Plenty forecast amid chilly spell

The Bay of Plenty should expect to see some brighter and drier days this week. Flurries of snow were seen at the top of the Desert Road on Sunday, bringing... Read More

Weather outlook for the working week

The wet and cool start to 2025 is expected to continue for many parts of the North Island today. Today, much of the South Island will enjoy a settled day... Read More

Snow reported on the Desert Road

Snow is reported to be falling on the Desert Road this summer. A Tauranga woman whose family is on holiday at the top of Mt Ruapehu says they decided to have... Read More

Weather: What happened to summer?

It is by no means a "bummer summer" despite the cool temperatures and wet weather seen by much of the country since Christmas, a forecaster says. Warmer temperatures... Read More

Interislander and Bluebridge ferry sailings cancel

Interislander and Bluebridge have both cancelled ferry sailings today due to large swells. Passengers are being told to expect further disruption with conditions... Read More

A tumultuous end to the year

Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been issued for the eastern North Island, Tasman and western parts of Marlborough from 1pm to 9pm today (Monday). Severe... Read More

Sunny skies await New Zealand's weekend  

Sunnier and drier conditions are expected to kick off the weekend. Following a cooler Friday, temperatures are expected to rise again, with Central Otago... Read More

Strong winds forecast to batter North Island

Strong winds will batter holidaymakers in the North Island on Friday, while Aucklanders face possible lane closures on the harbour bridge. A low-pressure... Read More