Weather

Autumn settling in ahead of the equinox

The weather has begun to feel more autumnal, with a noticeable chill felt in the early hours of the day. As we approach the autumn equinox this week, MetService... Read More

Autumn flowing in across New Zealand

Following a fine weekend in the Bay of Plenty, a sunny week ahead is more good news for those winding up their summer gardening and activities, and preparing... Read More

People warned to layer up this weekend

With a forecast of rain, southerly winds, and snow for this weekend, the advice from weather forecasters is to layer up, especially if you are spending time... Read More

Cold front set to bring unsettled weather

The weather is set to get more unsettled this week with a cold front making its way northwards. Strong wind and heavy rain watches are in place for... Read More

Chilly morning but fine weather on the way

Kiwis across the country are waking up to a chilly morning, but don't worry - the warmer days are coming back. The cold night is to be followed by... Read More

Tracking autumn weather patterns through March

Despite a storm for New Zealand in the first week of March WeatherWatch.co.nz is expecting a drier than normal pattern to kick in for most regions as more high... Read More

Heavy falls of rain closing in this week

MetService is forecasting widespread severe weather as an intense trough of low pressure closes in from the west. The weekend just gone was hardly a calm... Read More

Autumn storm: Heavy rain, wind and snow possible

Forecasters say Mother Nature is "shifting into a new gear", with the temperatures set to plunge and weather warnings possible. Heavy rain, wind and snow... Read More

Fine days expected to close meteorological summer

After a dry February so far, the last week of meteorological summer starts off wet for the North Island, with settled weather for the South Island. Heavy... Read More

Severe weather watch for parts of North Island

MetService has issued a severe weather watch with a risk of localised heavy rain and downpours for some northern parts of the North Island "A very moist air... Read More

Updated weather watch for BOP

Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue in the Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty until tomorrow. In an updated weather alert, the MetService says... Read More

Warming winds ahead of weekend rain band

Continuing settled weather will cap off the working week, then MetService is forecasting rain to move swiftly northwards up the country for the last weekend... Read More