Weather

North Island braces for thunderstorms

The North Island is tipped to be struck by miserable conditions today, with thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours possible as an unstable, humid northerly... Read More

Heavy rain warning issued for BoP

People are being warned to prepare for heavy rain in the Bay of Plenty tomorrow. The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the region. In it's... Read More

Christmas Day weather predictions

Nine days before Christmas, the latest long-range forecasts suggest that skies over much of New Zealand are going to be murky come the big day - but then... Read More

‘Strong’ marine heatwave fueling humidity

Strong marine heatwave conditions which have formed around northern coasts are set to crank up air temperatures this summer, while making for muggy days... Read More

Heavy rain watch in place for Bay of Plenty

A Heavy Rain Watch is in place today for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. "Periods of heavy rain, with thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible," a MetService... Read More

What's on: fun, bands, garage sales and Santa

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 northerlies... Read More

Wet weather clearing to a warm weekend

MetService is forecasting a period of heavy rain for the upper half of the North Island today with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible as an area... Read More

Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island

Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten the top half of the North Island with severe weather alerts issued for today. Forecaster Oscar Shiviti said a low-pressure... Read More

A summery week ahead

After a wildly windy and occasionally wet weekend, MetService is forecasting a shift to typical summer weather for the start of the working week. The past... Read More

Gales and rain affecting parts of NZ this week

Heavy rain and severe northwest gales have been forecast for many central and southern areas, said the MetService An intense front, embedded in a strong and... Read More

Heat eases briefly before winds and rain return

After a sizzling start to summer, MetService is forecasting a brief reprieve from the heat on Friday and Saturday. However, by Sunday, northwesterlies look... Read More

Mercury rising: BOP faces 28C days

Predictions for a warm, dry summer for the Bay of Plenty continue and forecasts of up to 28C are expected in coming days. Niwa's monthly seasonal climate... Read More