11:45am Thursday 23 May, 2019
The weather pattern takes a dramatic turn next week as high pressure clears away and large windy lows move in. The first day of winter on the meteorological... Read More
1:18pm Wednesday 22 May, 2019
An enormous belt of high pressure continues to influence New Zealand's weather, says WeatherWatch.co.nz "By Friday and Saturday, this high... Read More
10:49am Tuesday 21 May, 2019
When it's warmer than average that doesn't mean it feels warm, but it means the temperatures are higher than they should be. That's what... Read More
5:12pm Tuesday 14 May, 2019
Rotorua Lakes Council’s contracting crews are completing the final stages of clean up along Hamurana Road after a large tree blocked vehicle access.... Read More
11:11am Friday 03 May, 2019
“How beautifully leaves grow old!” wrote John Burroughs, the American naturalist and essayist. “How full of light and colour... Read More
7:02am Monday 08 Apr, 2019
It’s going to be a sunny day in the Bay of Plenty today, as early morning cloud clears throughout the day. A ridge of high pressure lies over... Read More
1:57pm Friday 05 Apr, 2019
The Ngongotahā Community Reference Group has held its inaugural meeting. The Community Reference Group will help create an Action Plan to reduce the... Read More
3:33pm Monday 01 Apr, 2019
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty, meaning there is a risk for thunderstorms to become severe and small tornadoes. The... Read More
7:37am Monday 01 Apr, 2019
UPDATED 9.31AM: A severe weather watch for heavy rain in the Bay of Plenty has now been upgraded to a warning. The MetService says heavy rain is forecast... Read More
9:11am Wednesday 27 Mar, 2019
Some rain is on the way for very dry parts of the North Island, says WeatherWatch.co.nz There are two chances of rain, the first is developing today... Read More
1:52pm Monday 18 Mar, 2019
High pressure dominates NZ’s weather this week but the country will have a few drizzle patches and afternoon downpours here and there. The week... Read More
9:27am Friday 15 Mar, 2019
Yesterday New Zealand saw a severe thunderstorm form around Central Plateau and over the next week ahead, people are being warned to expect more heavy... Read More
11:45am Thursday 14 Mar, 2019
Rainmakers are definitely increasing around the New Zealand area but stubborn high pressure will continue to hold the rain clouds at sea for most (but... Read More
12:40pm Friday 08 Mar, 2019
Police are warning motorists to slow down as rain hits the region for the first time in a long time. National road policing manager Superintendent Steve... Read More
8:32am Tuesday 05 Mar, 2019
While nothing is set in stone, the latest forecast is showing a chance of showers at the end of the week. An enormous high pressure system (anticyclone)... Read More