Weather

What's on: skatepark, live music, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day, but becoming... Read More

Showers for the eastern North Island

A thundery Thursday throughout central Aotearoa New Zealand eases on Friday as MetService is forecasting showery and cool southwesterlies for much of the country... Read More

Showers in the west; fine spells for the east

Fine weather remains the theme across much of the North Island for the start of the week. But showers are expected to move onto the North Island on Wednesday, MetService... Read More

Mainly fine with fresh winds

MetService is forecasting mainly fine weather over the next few days, with some showers expected on Wednesday. A ridge over the North Island is weakening... Read More

Damp start to the weekend

Unsettled weather is the main theme for much of New Zealand over the next few days, with conditions clearing up during Saturday and Sunday as a couple of southerly... Read More

Kiwis hearing the Hunga eruption helped science

Early in the evening of 15 January 2022, Tonga's Hunga volcano erupted with the largest and most energetic explosion recorded in modern times. The eruption,... Read More

Clear skies and light winds to start the week

After a rainy and windy weekend, MetService is forecasting sunny skies, light winds and warm temperatures for the start of this week. A pair of fronts ensured... Read More

A taste of summer heat and a rain event to come

MetService is forecasting warmer than usual temperatures for early November over the coming days for all, and heavy rain to affect the west and south of Te Waipounamu/South... Read More

Rain followed by warmer temperatures

MetService weather stations were generally on the cooler side of average to start the week with Taupō getting down to -0.8°C Monday morning. The temperature... Read More

Sunny days ahead for Tauranga, rain further south

As summer approaches, Tauranga can expect mainly fine weather this week, with occasional clouds. Daily temperatures are on the rise, starting at a pleasant high... Read More

What's on: festival, speedway and fashion

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting increasing cloud with... Read More

A short week packed with plenty of weather

MetService is forecasting wet days ahead, particularly about the western regions of New Zealand, as prevailing westerly winds bring rain from both the north... Read More