Weather

BoP acts like a 'scoop' for wild weather

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Bay of Plenty from late morning as a new 'atmospheric river” moves down from the subtropics. A severe thunderstorm... Read More

Flood threat as tropical deluge brings downpours

Multiple regions across the country are expecting to see up to 20 hours of downpours starting from this morning. Heavy rain warnings have also been issued... Read More

BoP braces for heavy rain amid tropical outlook

As more rain bears down on the Bay of Plenty, authorities are warning of a wetter and warmer than average second half of 2025. An orange heavy rain warning... Read More

Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP

A settled start to the school holidays will be short lived with heavy rain forecast for Bay of Plenty later this week. MetService has issued an orange heavy... Read More

Fine start gives way to midweek storms

It's a settled start to the week for much of the country, with fine conditions expected across most regions, a great opportunity for some outdoor school holiday... Read More

Fine and wet days ahead in school holidays

Mainly fine winter days lie ahead for the beginning of this school holiday week in the Bay of Plenty, with rain expected from Thursday through to the weekend.... Read More

What's On: Crafting, poetry and plunges

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts showers developing into... Read More

NZ's skifields optimistic re school holiday snow

Despite warmer-than-average June temperatures and wet weather across the country, skifields remain optimistic they'll have enough snow to stay open for the upcoming... Read More

BoP and Rotorua weather: Heavy rain, gales

There is 'intense” flooding on roads as heavy rain drenches the Bay of Plenty. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the region, including... Read More

Heavy rain warning for BoP and Rotorua

The Bay of Plenty region is under an orange weather warning as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong gales descend on the North Island. The heavy rain warning... Read More

New Zealand braces for more severe weather

Severe weather will affect much of the country in the coming days. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for parts of Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, the... Read More

Lotto funding helps cyclone recovery projects

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, communities are now stronger and more resilient following the distribution of $11.77 million raised through a special Lotto... Read More