Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Judith Collins has announced a merger of weather forecasters, with NIWA taking over the MetService. However,... Read More

Rain and strong winds are being forecast for many parts of New Zealand, with a more widespread weather system bringing wet weather, possible snow and a drop... Read More

MetService advises that a band of very active thunderstorms is moving slowly northeast over Whanganui, Taranaki, Taihape, Taumarunui and Waitomo this afternoon,... Read More

The legendary cherry blossoms are out in Greerton! Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService... Read More

MetService is forecasting more active spring weather across Aotearoa New Zealand, with showers, thunderstorms, and strong winds on the horizon. However,... Read More

New, more detailed climate projections show New Zealand is set to get hotter, faster than previously thought. The country was already expected to keep heating,... Read More

The environment ministry has opened up detailed new climate projections to the public. The Ministry for the Environment is hosting a web page using NIWA data,... Read More

Transpower is urging local power generators and lines companies to make more power available for Kiwis after a cold snap hit the country this week. A... Read More

Southerly outbreaks have kept snow seekers in the far south happy over the past several days and MetService is forecasting more snow to kick off this week as... Read More

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and possibly 'damaging” tornadoes are in store for Auckland commuters during tonight's rush. Forecasters say temperatures... Read More

A disturbed, strong and cold southwest flow will be spreading over the entire country on Tuesday, said the latest update from the MetService. "It will then... Read More

A complex trough of low pressure is moving over the North Island on Monday, bringing rain or showers, says a MetService spokesperson. This will be followed... Read More