4:42:18 Tuesday 22 April 2025

Weather

What’s in store for school holiday weather

Meteorologists say there is good news for families going into the second week of the school holidays after the run of severe storms that have battered Aotearoa. MetService's... Read More

Finer weather coming to the Bay of Plenty

While there is still a severe thunderstorm watch in place until 9pm today, the forecast for the week ahead in the Bay of Plenty looks to be partly cloudy easing... Read More

Thunderstorm watch with heavy rain expected

Heavy rain has pelted central New Zealand overnight, with severe thunderstorms possibly on the way, while rain is impacting highways between Whangārei and Northland,... Read More

Tracks reopen amid ongoing storm conditions

Moturiki (Leisure Island) and the Mauao base track have reopened after a temporary closure because of high swells caused by the incoming ex-cyclone Tam. Tauranga... Read More

Warnings as ex-tropical Cyclone hits BOP, Rotorua

Heavy rain warnings have been extended for Bay of Plenty with the worst of ex-tropical Cyclone Tam to lash the region today and Good Friday. An orange heavy... Read More

Cyclone Tam: Trees fall on cars in BoP

The worst of ex-tropical Cyclone Tam will lash the North Island today with heavier rain, stronger winds and 'significant warnings”. Fire and Emergency... Read More

Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen

A windsurfer has been rescued by Coastguard Tauranga volunteers on Tauranga harbour this evening, while boaties are being urged to avoid heading out on the water. "At... Read More

Cathedral Cove closed as Cyclone Tam nears

The onset of Cyclone Tam has prompted DoC to close tracks to Coromandel's Mautohe Cathedral Cove and urge visitors not to go to the famous beach. MetService... Read More

What you need to know as Cyclone Tam arrives

Strong winds and heavy rain are lashing the North Island as a tropical cyclone moves close to New Zealand. Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to bring sustained... Read More

Tropical cyclone heads towards North Island

Emergency services and Civil Defence are preparing for the worst as a tropical cyclone sweeps close to New Zealand this evening. Tropical Cyclone Tam, named... Read More

Weather warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales

Severe gales up to 140km/h and torrential downpours set to begin overnight have prompted MetService to upgrade weather warnings for Auckland and the upper North... Read More

Snowy south, sub-tropical storm to batter north

School holidays may be spent inside across the country with a punchy cold snap, snow and a storm inbound for parts of the country this week. In an update... Read More