Sunnier and drier conditions are expected to kick off the weekend. Following a cooler Friday, temperatures are expected to rise again, with Central Otago... Read More

Strong winds will batter holidaymakers in the North Island on Friday, while Aucklanders face possible lane closures on the harbour bridge. A low-pressure... Read More

A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in force. The watch issued by the MetService covers areas in the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, Waitomo... Read More

People are being warned to expect some more showers, and potential isolated thunderstorms, in the lead up to Christmas Day. In it's latet weather update,... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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