Weather

More unsettled weather ahead this week

MetService is forecasting an unsettled west to southwest flow will turn northwest over central and southern New Zealand ahead of a front approaching from the... Read More

MetService warning: Burst of spring showers

The mixed bag of changeable spring weather continues for the next few days. On Friday, a fast-moving rain band will cross the upper North Island, bringing... Read More

Spring swings from calm skies to stormy change

The cooler temperatures, clear skies, and calm conditions that kick off the beginning of the second week of spring will be in stark contrast to the end of the... Read More

Spring weather ahead this week

A ridge of high pressure over the North Island is expected to move away to the east on Tuesday, while a strengthening north to northwest flow with embedded fronts... Read More

Blood moon and mixed weather for Father’s Day

West-northwest breezes and passing cloud are being forecast for the final two days of the Zespri Aims Games in Tauranga. MetService is also predicting a mixed... Read More

Farmer recounts lightning strike ordeal

A dairy farmer's shocking encounter with a lightning strike is a reminder to be safe during storms, MetService says. The Westport dairy farm manager, who... Read More

Calm weather for Aims Games in Tauranga

The start of meteorological spring brings calmer, more settled conditions to the North Island, with mostly light showers and plenty of sunshine in the east. In... Read More

Fierce winds and snow hit New Zealand

Fire and Emergency responded to 110 weather-related incidents between 5pm and 8pm on Sunday, with 76 of those in Auckland. FENZ Northern Manager Josh... Read More

Winter ends with wind and snow warnings

A forecaster says winter is ending with 'quite the statement” this weekend. MetService has issued several strong wind watches and road snowfall warnings... Read More

A wild, windy end to winter 

As meteorological winter comes to a close on Sunday, there will be no shortage of weather to herald the changing seasons. MetService is forecasting weather... Read More

MetService warns of wet, windy weather for NZ

Two weather systems are forecast to sweep across New Zealand, bringing rain and wind before spring's arrival. MetService forecaster Luis Fernandes told... Read More

See-sawing into spring

With the final week of meteorological winter in full swing, MetService is forecasting plenty of sunshine for the start of the week. Some areas in the north... Read More