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A Double Dose Of Heavy Rain And A Dash Of Wind
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 1:43 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Alwyn Bakker advises, “If you are in a region under a Heavy Rain Warning, and it is safe to do so, clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. In general, avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.” More >>
The Rain Strikes Back
Monday, 4 May 2026, 12:22 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 4th - Friday 9th May. More >>
Frost By Night, Sun By Day
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 12:36 pm | MetService
Don’t let the crisp mornings hold you back! Make the most of the sunshine and enjoy the incredible wildlife and natural beauty Aotearoa New Zealand has to offer. More >>
Sunny But A Spot Of Rain Midweek
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 12:57 pm | MetService
Frosts are possible in the North Island south of Waikato later in the week, and many parts of the South Island. More >>
Weather Settles For Anzac Weekend After Turbulent Week
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 11:19 am | MetService
MetService meteorologist John Law says, for most of the country, high pressure will bring some very welcome settled weather this weekend. More >>
MetService Red Heavy Rain Warnings Downgraded To Orange For Wellington And Wairarapa
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 11:49 am | MetService
Covering period of Tuesday 21st April - Thursday 23th April Red Heavy Rainfall Warnings in both Wellington and Wairarapa downgraded to Orange Heavy Rain Warnings - slips, surface flooding, and rising rivers remain key hazards. Since 2pm yesterday (Monday), ... More >>
MetService Red Heavy Rain Warnings For Wellington And Wairarapa And Weather For The Remainder Of New Zealand
Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:38 pm | MetService
The Red Heavy Rain Warning for Wellington and the Hutt Valley, excluding Porirua, goes from 2pm Monday through to 9pm Tuesday. A further 100 to 150mm can be expected around the Hutt Valley with lesser amounts elsewhere. More >>
Wild, Wet And Windy Westerly Weekend Weather
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 12:44 pm | MetService
Heading into Sunday the broad low-pressure system lies over the country, with several fronts rotating around it bringing periods of rain but also fine gaps to most. More >>
Vaianu Moves Away But Showery Westerlies Remain
Monday, 13 April 2026, 1:45 pm | MetService
On Sunday, Cyclone Vaianu brought destructive winds, heavy rain and large swell to parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. Hardest hit were the exposed coastal regions of the Bay of Plenty as Vaianu approached from the North. More >>
Cyclone Waianu Update
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 1:31 pm | MetService
Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to cross the North Island today and move between the South Island and the Chatham Islands during Monday. More >>
Cyclone Vaianu – Saturday Update
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 2:46 pm | MetService
Covering period of Sat 11 - Sun 12 Apr 2026 Cyclone Vaianu remains on its path towards us with impacts from Saturday evening The Bay of Plenty and Rotorua Strong Wind Warning has been upgraded to Red with the strongest winds expected on Sunday. Red Strong ... More >>
Cyclone Vaianu – Friday Update
Friday, 10 April 2026, 12:38 pm | MetService
Late on Thursday night, Cyclone Vaianu was reclassified as a sub-tropical system, this reflects the changing characteristics of the cyclone, but it remains a powerful and active system. More >>
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu – Thursday Update
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 11:07 am | MetService
09/04/2026 Covering period of Thursday 9th - Monday 13th April Strong winds, heavy rain and hazardous seas are forecast for parts of New Zealand over the weekend as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu moves closer to our shores. As the system moves south it ... More >>
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu - Wednesday Update
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 12:21 pm | MetService
MetService Meteorologist John Law explains “We have several days until we see the impacts of Vaianu on New Zealand so this is an early Severe Weather Watch, a heads up for significant weather this weekend.” More >>
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 12:29 pm | MetService
The current Severe Weather Warnings, which relate to a different system moving across the country today, will be replaced with a fresh set of Severe Watches and Warnings in the coming days. More >>
Easter Weekend Weather
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 12:40 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist John Law says, “Weatherwise, it’s a bit of a mix this Easter weekend but we should all find a day or two with some clear sky and dry weather to head out and about." More >>
Chilly End To March
Monday, 30 March 2026, 1:07 pm | MetService
“Keep up to date with the forecast as we get closer to the Easter weekend to see whether you’ll be camping outside or crafting under cover,” advises MetService meteorologist Paris Marshall. More >>
Severe Weather Continues – Red Warning In Place For Northland
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 12:52 pm | MetService
Red Warnings are the highest level issued by MetService, highlighting the risk of dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, widespread travel disruption, and possible community isolation. More >>
MetService Red Rain Warning For Northland
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 12:05 pm | MetService
The Red Warning covers Northland, east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei from 4pm Wednesday afternoon to 4am Friday morning. Rainfall amounts of 270 to 320 mm are possible, along with thunderstorms. More >>
Make The Most Of The Sunshine, A Severe Weather U-Turn Is Approaching
Monday, 23 March 2026, 12:50 pm | MetService
MetService have issued Yellow Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches for Northland from Wednesday through to Friday, with a moderate chance of upgrading to Orange Warnings. More >>
