MetService is advising that a Heavy Rain Watch put in place on Friday has now been lifted for Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane, Rotorua, and the Coromandel peninsula. "The... 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 showers, possibly heavy... Read More

More mud is forecast for the North Island despite some warmth this week says WeatherWatch. "Milder than usual airflows off and on this week aren't enough... Read More

Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields' snow forecast for this weekend is shaping up nicely. Operators are buoyed by the early season snow base which is developing... Read More

A narrow ridge of high pressure provides a spell of fine and frosty weather for most of New Zealand today. However, MetService is forecasting a rainy end to the... Read More

We're only halfway through the year, but new NIWA analysis shows that some parts of New Zealand have already recorded more than a year's worth of rain. It was... Read More

A high pressure zone will cross New Zealand over Thursday and Friday morning bringing a (very brief) pause in the windy conditions affecting some regions. WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More

Roading crews seem to have been busier than ever since the start of 2023, with storms and cyclones wreaking havoc on the country's state highways. Slip after... Read More

Government and councils are continuing their discussions on how to share the cost of buying out high risk properties following the North Island weather events. 'Councils... Read More

A severe weather watch issued for strong winds remains in force for the Bay of Plenty. Severe west to southwest gales flow is affecting parts of New Zealand. "A... Read More

After a blustery weekend, MetService forecasts calmer weather for New Zealand for this week, but for some it will be short-lived. Strong winds and showery conditions... Read More

Snow has blanketed Mount Ruapehu - now a hefty covering of school holiday fun-seekers is needed to help operators of the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields dig their... Read More