Weather

Severe weather outlook for week ahead

MetService says a ridge of high pressure should bring a minimal risk of severe weather to New Zealand during Tuesday and Wednesday. "On Thursday, a large trough... Read More

Today‘s weather and autumn gardening

Temperatures for the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and Hawke's Bay regions are expected to go up to the mid-20s today, as most of the North Island receives sunny,... Read More

Weather outlook for the week ahead

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for parts of New Zealand. On Monday, a front moves quickly north over the South Island during the first part of... Read More

What‘s on - roller disco, markets and music

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 a fine day with westerlies. It's... Read More

Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of BOP

A severe thunderstorm warning is being issued for parts of the Bay of Plenty. The areas include, South Waikato, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Wairoa. "At 03:22 pm,... Read More

Heavy rain watch issued for BOP

A heavy rain watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain for parts of the North Island. "A front is expected to move east... Read More

Autumn’s weather pattern about to surge over NZ

Thunderstorms, downpours, windy westerlies and long dry spells too - that's the basic forecast for NZ over the coming week. WeatherWatch.co.nz says this is the... Read More

Health warning after wastewater discharge

A temporary health warning is in place for the inner harbour near Chapel Street. A heavy rain event over Sunday night/Monday morning saw some areas in the city... Read More

Cyclone: State of national emergency extended

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty is extending the state of national emergency for a further seven days for the Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay areas. First... Read More

Nearly half the month‘s rainfall in one hour

Nearly half a month's worth of rain has been recorded in one hour as thunderstorms passed through the region overnight. The storm started with flashes of... Read More

Thunderstorm watch lifted, showers still expected

UPDATE 7.58AM: A severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Bay of Plenty has now been lifted. A heavy rain watch, which was issued on Sunday, remains in place. The... Read More

Severe weather outlook for NZ

A slow-moving trough lying over Coromandel Peninsula early on Monday morning may bring a period of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms during the early morning,... Read More