Weather

Wild weather for Easter break

While the South Island is experiencing interesting weather today, the focus shifts to the North Island as we head into the week. A punchy cold front with... Read More

Heavy rainfall ahead this week for North Island

A sub-tropical low is forecast to bring severe weather to parts of northern and central New Zealand from Wednesday, MetService said. A front over the centre... Read More

Frost and snow as cold snap sweeps New Zealand

The first cold snap of the year signals that we are well into autumn. A handful of regions have seen frost in the last couple of days, and the mountains have... Read More

Kiwis wake to chilly temps cold snap grips NZ

Kiwis awoke to chilly temperatures this morning as a cold southerly snap struck the country overnight. Taumarunui recorded the coldest temperature, getting... Read More

Stormy start to the week, then a fine finish

Rain, possible thunderstorms and hail, and strong winds sweep across New Zealand today, associated with a series of cold fronts. These fronts will bring... Read More

From showers to finer days later in the week

Rainfall is expected across parts of the country earlier in the week, with weather clearing to fine days from Wednesday through next weekend. On Tuesday,... Read More

Rain warning: Heavy downpours expected today

A heavy rain warning remains in place for Tauranga this morning with New Zealand's largest weather system of the year bringing heavy downpours. Forecaster... Read More

Warnings issued as ‘atmospheric river’ hits NZ

A swathe of fresh weather warnings have been issued for much of the North Island as an 'atmospheric river” begins dumping 450mm of rain over the country. Weather... Read More

Summer ice warning as rain sweeps NZ

With wet weather starting today and worsening tomorrow, drivers in the top half of the North Island are urged to take extra care on the roads. After an extended... Read More

Weather warning: Heavy rain to lash NZ

Many parts of the country are set for a hosing in the coming days as a deep low crosses the Tasman Sea, with the heaviest falls expected to affect northern... Read More

Forecasters warn large weather system, heavy rain

Forecasters are warning a large weather system is likely to bring an 'atmospheric river” to New Zealand this week. It's set to be 'one of the more promising”... Read More

Wet weather and warmer nights ahead

As another month with below-average rainfall comes to a close, MetService is forecasting a wet and warm second half of the week. This is as a large weather... Read More