Weather

What's on - markets, rollerskating, speedcubing

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 cloud increasing this... Read More

Widespread wet and windy weekend

The fine weather of today and Friday is set to change this weekend. MetService is forecasting a Tasman Sea low to bring widespread wet and windy weather... Read More

Homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable

As the lake slowly creeps closer to her front door, a flooded Rotoehu homeowner fears future insurance claims won't be covered. It has been a year of 'truly... Read More

More rain coming for NZ

A large low this week, a cold front this Saturday - it's hard to believe high pressure is currently surrounding New Zealand. As the highs continue to... Read More

Snowfall warning issued for Desert Road

MetService is issuing a snowfall warning for Desert Road, SH1. The warning is valid from 8pm Tuesday, August 15 to 2.00am Wednesday, August 16. "Snow... Read More

Climate Risk: BOP mayors join forces

Bay of Plenty mayors, chairs and councils are taking a collaborative approach to climate risk mitigation. On Friday, the Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum discussed... Read More

Weather forecast: Briefly wet, briefly dry

The week ahead shows spring is not far away, with MetService forecasting westerly winds and wet, thundery weather in the west, and drier conditions in the east.... Read More

Cold showery southwesterlies ahead for NZ

MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand. "An unsettled northwest flow covers the country on Tuesday, bringing rain or showers to western... Read More

Growers concerned lack of sun harming fruit & veg

Fruit and vegetable growers are worried that lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value. In July, Auckland had only four... Read More

Snow gone by the weekend, cold temps linger

A cold front, which closed several roads over the South Island on Thrusday morning, is moving over the North Island, lowering snow to 5-600m over the lower and... Read More

Transpower says power supplies tight

Transpower has told power firms that there is only a small buffer of surplus power generation available to cover any unexpected outages this morning, as cold... Read More

Solar Winter ends, extra daylight hour kicks in

The solar winter is over - that's the three months of the year with the least amount of available sunlight. The shortest day of the year (or winter solstice)... Read More