MetService meteorologists are forecasting that a cold front which will be making its way up the South Island on Friday will usher in several days of blustery,... Read More

Rain continues to feed into the east of the North Island of New Zealand today. MetService says a Severe Weather Warning remains in place for the northern... Read More

Update 3pm Crews have now closed State Highway 2 at Nuhaka following surface flooding in the area. Heavy and persistent rainfall in the area has meant... Read More

State Highway 35 between Te Puia township and Tolaga Bay is closed, due to surface flooding. The stretch of road was closed just before 10.30 today following... Read More

Flooding at Walford Road Aongatete in the Western Bay of Plenty near Katikati is trapping people at home as the floods cover the one-way bridge. "We are... Read More

Firefighters have dealt with 67 weather-related jobs overnight in the north of the country as a raft of severe weather advisories have been issued for the North... Read More

MetService advises that heavy rain is forecast for the North Island over the next few days. A subtropical low is developing to the north of the country during... Read More

Metservice says a front lies slow moving through the southern parts of the Westland District, bringing heavy about the ranges of the Westland District. "Meanwhile,... Read More

A cold change is about to reach the lower half of the South Island bringing snow to the hills and ranges and a cold Saturday for many. But Friday should be... Read More

Showers clear and strong westerly winds ease off over the upper North Island today as the low spirals away. Meanwhile, a cold southerly change spreads showers... Read More

Update, 11.15am: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Gisborne, following the Severe Thunderstorm Warning being lifted... Read More

Heavy downpours, thunderstorms, chilly temperatures and the chance of small tornadoes are possible today for parts of the country, forecasters warn. It's... Read More