Weather

Heavy rain expected to continue today

Periods of heavy rain is expected to continue throughout today with a heavy rain warning and watch still in place for the region. A slow moving front lies over... Read More

Heavy rain from the north to continue

MetService is forecasting heavy rain for many parts of the country this week as weather systems coming from the north bring moisture laden air to New Zealand.... Read More

Karangahake Gorge closed following slip

State Highway 2, Karangahake Gorge is closed due to a slip. SH2 Karangahake Gorge is closed between Waihi and Paeroa due to a slip blocking both lanes near the... Read More

Heavy rain warning for North Island

Metservice has issued a Severe Weather Warning with heavy rain forecast for parts of the upper North Island and the west of the South Island. Severe gales are... Read More

Slip cleared on SH25 near Raumahunga

Update, 3.30pm: The slip reported earlier on SH25 near the Ruamahunga boat ramp has now been cleared, according to Waka Kotahi. Motorists are encouraged to continue... Read More

Severe weather warnings remain in place

Severe weather warnings remain as heavy rain and strong winds batter the country. It comes as parts of New Zealand remain in clean-up mode following severe weather... Read More

Monitoring weather system as it moves south

MetService says there have been some heavy rainfalls recorded overnight in Northland as a belt of wet and windy weather moves across the upper North Island. It... Read More

What‘s on - Lego, archaeology, and a dash of blues

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a rainy day with strong easterlies,... Read More

Coromandel bracing for impact as weather looms

Get ready to batten down the hatches. That's the message the Thames-Coromandel District Council haa for its residents ahead of an expected 36-hour severe weather... Read More

Significant rain expected over NZ later this week

MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand. A low of sub-tropical origin will move southwards to the west of New Zealand on Monday and Tuesday... Read More

Severe weather warning for upper North Island

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning with heavy rain and easterly gales expected for the upper North Island. An active front associated with a subtropical... Read More

Heavy rain watch issued for Coromandel

Heavy rain is being forecast for the Coromandel Peninsula. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for the region as heavy rain and easterly gales are... Read More