It seems much of the country is still struggling to see summer, with grey and overcast weather across the country and possible thunderstorms today in Waikato... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua regions. The watch is valid for seven hours from 2pm - 9pm today.... Read More

Parts of New Zealand are in for a smattering of rain this weekend, this isn't to be expected everywhere but cloud will be more widespread. Rain is expected... Read More

Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from highly toxic karaka berries and algal blooms this summer, and to contact their veterinarian immediately... Read More

A quieter weather day is being forecast for today before another system sweeps across the South Island later in the day and into Wednesday, bringing rain and... Read More

A woman says her partner was seconds away from being killed when the limbs of a tree harpooned the rear of their motorhome during the tornado that ripped through... Read More

A front will be moving northeast onto the south of the South Island on Tuesday, according to the MetService. "There is moderate confidence that severe gales... Read More

Rain and hot, muggy nights are the theme for the start of Auckland Anniversary weekend, but MetService is forecasting a return to sunny weather for the extra... Read More

Heavy rain is forecast for Coromandel Peninsula and Gisborne/Tairawhiti overnight, according to the MetService. "An active front is moving southwards across... Read More

Warnings and watches for heavy rain and severe gales are now in force for northern parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsula. "A subtropical... Read More

Heavy rain and strong winds are returning to the north of New Zealand. MetService warns of strengthening easterly winds, heavy rain and the potential for... Read More

Rain is on the cards for the Bay of Plenty this week. While there are clear skies in the region today, the MetService is forecasting rain for Tuesday, as... Read More