Beachgoers headed to the Bay's favourite hotspots last week, soaking up all that warm sunshine and cooling off among the coast. This January has kicked off... Read More

Rain and heat seems to be a common weather factor for the region for the next few days. Cloudy periods, with a few showers, is expected to make way for a... Read More

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 cloudy periods, with... Read More

Beachgoers and holidaymakers are being warned that large swells will create difficult conditions at beaches across the North Island's east coast over the coming... Read More

MetService has issued the first Red Warning of 2024 for impactful heavy rain in the Westland District of the South Island. The warning is in effect from... Read More

Some rain could be on the cards for the region later this afternoon. WeatherWatch says a high pressure is the dominant force overall today, however, we do... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty faced storm damage, flooding and the council successfully added a Māori ward after two failed attempts. Local Democracy Reporter Alisha... Read More

The hot and sunny start to 2024 is put on pause early this week, with MetService forecasting heavy rain and possible downpours over parts of the North Island,... Read More

An alert is being issued for the chance of severe thunderstorms later today. The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Coromandel Peninsula,... Read More

Rain is expected this week across New Zealand, bringing some relief, following the high temperatures of last week. The humidity, however, is set to continue... Read More

MetService advises anyone out and about in the sunshine to remain sun smart: slip, slop, slap, and wrap, and make sure you have sufficient fluids to keep... Read More

From doggy treat ice-blocks to animal sun cream, Tauranga SPCA's manager Andrea Crompton has all the tips and tricks to keep your pets safe this summer! As... Read More