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Rain And Wind For The Shortest Day Of The Year
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1:14 pm | MetService
It’s a cloudy Thursday, and out in the Tasman Sea the next rain band is already forming, set to track north over New Zealand this weekend. More >>
June-Y Weather In June: Covering Period Of Monday 15th - Saturday 20th June
Monday, 15 June 2026, 1:14 pm | MetService
Expect temperatures to warm up again at the end of the week with a return to northwesterly winds. More >>
Up The Wahs! High Pressure Holds For A Settled Game Night.
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 12:52 pm | MetService
11/06/2026 Covering period of Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th June 2026 We’ve seen touches of winter for many regions this week, with frosty conditions and noticeably cooler overnight temperatures. Christchurch and Auckland have reached their lowest ... More >>
Winter Returns: Strong Winds, Hazardous Swells, Frosty Nights; Covering Period Of Monday 8th - Thursday 11th June
Monday, 8 June 2026, 12:10 pm | MetService
A burst of cooler air and brisk southwesterly winds will provide a timely reminder that winter has arrived, before a settled spell brings clear skies, frosty mornings, and chilly nights. More >>
Wettest In The West: A Rainy Start To Winter
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 2:04 pm | MetService
HeavyRainWatches andWarnings are in effect for Taranaki, Horowhenua, Kapiti, and Wellington from late Thursday evening. More >>
A Royal Soaking: Covering Period Of Monday 1st - Thursday 4th June
Monday, 1 June 2026, 12:24 pm | MetService
Rain is expected to ease across much of the country by Tuesday evening. However, another band of rain is forecast to approach, which may bring further Watches or Warnings for the western South Island towards the end of the working week. More >>
No High Lasts Forever
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 1:54 pm | MetService
New Zealanders can expect two more mornings of fog or frost, before a low-pressure system approaches the country this weekend, bringing an unseasonably warm and humid start to meteorological winter. More >>
Broadly Settled Week Ahead: Christchurch On Track For Driest May On Record
Monday, 25 May 2026, 12:07 pm | MetService
The next band of significant weather looks to arrive in the latter half of the long weekend, so keep an eye on metservice.com for the latest forecasts. More >>
Yet Another Weekend Of Settled Weather
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 3:21 pm | MetService
Generally dry weather is forecast to persist over the North Island and the east of the South Island into next week, making for a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. More >>
North Island Remains Under Pressure, While The South Island Receives A Frontal Change
Monday, 18 May 2026, 12:00 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 18th - Thursday 21st May • High pressure means weather across the north Island will broadly remain the same. • Meanwhile, a front enters the picture for the South Island bringing rain or showers while also dispelling the ... More >>
Chilly Nights And Clear Skies; Outdoorsy Weekend Awaits Most
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 12:06 pm | MetService
The story remains broadly similar through to early next week. With no severe weather on the horizon, it is a welcome reprieve from a very busy first few months of 2026! More >>
Quiet Weather Returns, And Is Here To Stay
Monday, 11 May 2026, 12:55 pm | MetService
MetService Meteorologist Braydon White says, “With winter three weeks away the sun’s rays are continuing to weaken, and they are beginning to struggle to burn off cloud in the afternoon.” More >>
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 >>
