Weather

New Zealand's shifting seasons explained

Summer was a "mixed bag" this year, according to NIWA. Wellingtonians, who experienced one of the capital's worst weather starts to the year on record,... Read More

Heavy rain, thunderstorms hit BoP

A heavy rain watch with the threat of thunderstorms is in place for the Bay of Plenty. A winter blast is hitting the country with temperatures forecast... Read More

Flooded streets in Whakatāne

Monday's rain has resulted in surface flooding across some streets in Whakatāne this afternoon. Motorists are reporting that Pounama Place and Peace Street... Read More

Heavy rain, snow, and winds hit NZ regions

A busy stretch of weather is on the way, with many areas set to face a range of conditions throughout the week After an already wet month, Northland will... Read More

Rainy start to the school term

The moist northeasterly flow will continue to affect the North Island on Tuesday, with bands of rain affecting many northern and central parts of the country,... Read More

Frosty conditions for Anzac morning

New Zealanders planning to attend Anzac Day dawn services should wrap up warm, as temperatures are forecast to fall during the rest of the week. MetService... Read More

A wild Easter of storms and heat records

The Easter weekend was marked by severe weather across many parts of New Zealand, with record-breaking temperatures, but this week is looking calmer and cooler. Cyclone... Read More

What’s in store for school holiday weather

Meteorologists say there is good news for families going into the second week of the school holidays after the run of severe storms that have battered Aotearoa. MetService's... Read More

Finer weather coming to the Bay of Plenty

While there is still a severe thunderstorm watch in place until 9pm today, the forecast for the week ahead in the Bay of Plenty looks to be partly cloudy easing... Read More

Thunderstorm watch with heavy rain expected

Heavy rain has pelted central New Zealand overnight, with severe thunderstorms possibly on the way, while rain is impacting highways between Whangārei and Northland,... Read More

Tracks reopen amid ongoing storm conditions

Moturiki (Leisure Island) and the Mauao base track have reopened after a temporary closure because of high swells caused by the incoming ex-cyclone Tam. Tauranga... Read More

Warnings as ex-tropical Cyclone hits BOP, Rotorua

Heavy rain warnings have been extended for Bay of Plenty with the worst of ex-tropical Cyclone Tam to lash the region today and Good Friday. An orange heavy... Read More