The start of July has been a true reminder that we are in the middle of winter, and MetService forecasts that the chilly weather is set to continue. Calm... Read More

Central North Island regions dipped below freezing overnight as a wintry spell brings clear, cold conditions to most of the country. Rangitaiki was the... Read More

July might have big storms in the Southern Ocean but it may be high pressure near Tasmania and New Zealand that dominate the first half of the month, says a... Read More

July kicks off with windy and wet conditions as MetService forecasts a band of rain to move northwards across New Zealand. The second half of the week holds... Read More

Update, 8.30pm: MetService has issued a road snowfall warning for State Highway 1/Desert Road. "Snow showers may affect the summit of the Desert Road, where... Read More

Heavy rain and possible heavy snow, along with northwest gales are being forecast for parts of central and southern New Zealand. A severe weather watch for... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for the first part of the coming week. "Severe weather is expected to affect many areas tomorrow, Monday,"... Read More

Most of the country is forecast to have at least one clear morning for those who are keen to take part in a bit of pre-dawn stargazing this Matariki weekend. Stormy... Read More

Update 9pm: NZTA Waka Kotahi say extreme care is needed on roads around Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti this evening, as strong wind and heavy rain continues. State... Read More

Severe Weather Watches and Warnings for strong winds and heavy rain around Tairāwhiti Gisborne and Hawke's Bay during Tuesday and Wednesday have been issued... Read More

A low pressure zone that has affected NZ's weather for at least 11 days will finally shift from being over the Tasman Sea to out over the Pacific Ocean east... Read More

Power line and weather woes look set to continue for parts of the North Island, with work continuing to restore Northland's supply and storms forecast for... Read More