Weather

Feeling SAD? Turn on some lights to lift your mood

SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, happens when the days get shorter and when we have the least amount of available sunlight, says a WeathWatch spokesperson. Today,... Read More

Live: State of emergency declared in Tairāwhiti

Tairāwhiti Civil Defence says state of emergency has been declared for the region, where there is a red heavy rain warning in place until Sunday. MetService... Read More

Heavy rain warning for Coromandel, parts of BOP

MetService is issuing a heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty west of Te Puke and the Coromandel Peninsula. The heavy rain warning for both areas is in place... Read More

“Two sun” optical illusion seen in Bay of Plenty

This week in the Bay of Plenty residents have spotted two suns rolling over the horizon, which WeatherWatch.co.nz calls "an awesome and very rare" optical illusion.... Read More

Heavy rain for parts of northern and central NZ

A low pressure system is expected to move slowly across northern New Zealand from today through to Saturday, directing moist northeast winds with several embedded... Read More

Heavy rain ahead

A front is moving into the far north today bringing heavy rain, says WeatherWatch. "Expect a northeasterly airflow for the rest of New Zealand." A mix of sun... Read More

Heavy rain on the way for BOP and Coromandel

Heavy rain is on its way for the northern areas and it's not expected to ease before the weekend, says MetService. The low pressure system is expected to move... Read More

More rain on the cards for sodden North Island

Heavy rainfall for the east coast of the North Island is due to ease for a time, as MetService's latest round of Severe Weather Warnings is set to expire today.... Read More

Heavy rain for parts of northern and central NZ

A low pressure system over the upper North Island is drifting westwards during today and slowly weakening, says MetService. This weather system is bringing a... Read More

Flooding across parts of western Bay of Plenty

Flooding across western Bay of Plenty is causing concern for motorists. There are reports from SunLive readers of flooding across State Highway 2 at Pikowai,... Read More

Heavy rain for parts of central and northern NZ

MetService has issued a severe weather watch for parts of northern and central New Zealand. A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the Coromandel Peninsula.... Read More

What‘s on - Matariki, roller disco, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. A heavy rain watch has been issued by MetService... Read More