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Classical Spring Weather For The Start Of September
Monday, 7 September 2026, 12:23 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Ethan Walton-Jones says, “It was a particularly soggy day in Ashburton yesterday, with 31.2 millimetres of rain recorded, the town’s wettest September day in 20 years.” More >>
Spring Is Here But It’s Bringing All Four Seasons Along With It
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 1:15 pm | MetService
Aotearoa New Zealand is set to experience changeable weather over the coming days. Strong winds, showers, rain and milder temperatures are all in the mix. More >>
Spring Into Action
Monday, 31 August 2026, 12:43 pm | MetService
Variable weather expected through the week: Snow, Rain, Wind and Warmth. More >>
Winter Weather Continues Across New Zealand
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 12:39 pm | MetService
Severe gales are possible in exposed parts of central and southern New Zealand on Sunday and Monday. More >>
A Frosty Finish To The Work Week, Then A Wilder Weekend
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 1:07 pm | MetService
“An unsettled weekend is in store for much of the country, as a front moves northward and brings with it heavy rainfall and strong westerly winds to much of the South Island and the lower North Island,” says MetService meteorologist Maddy Neal. More >>
Persistent Chilly Southerly Blast
Monday, 17 August 2026, 12:10 pm | MetService
Aside from the cooler temperatures, there will be lots of sunshine and dry weather for many with showers at times for southern and eastern facing coasts. More >>
Out Of The Deep Freeze
Monday, 10 August 2026, 11:30 am | MetService
Photo/Supplied 10/08/2026 Covering period of Monday 10th - Thursday 13th August After last week’s chilly cold snap, temperatures are warming across the mōtū (country) A band of rain is making its way across the Tasman Sea, reaching the West ... More >>
Coldest Morning Of The Year Gives Way To Warmer, Wetter Weekend
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 12:09 pm | MetService
Photo/Supplied 06/08/2026 Covering period of Thursday 6th - Monday 10th August Thursday delivered the coldest temperatures of the year so far, with Auckland recording its lowest temperatures since 2021 and Mount Cook Aerodrome dropping to -10.1°C. Cold ... More >>
Coldest Morning Of The Year Gives Way To Warmer, Wetter Weekend
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 12:08 pm | MetService
The calm conditions will be perfect for the Warriors game against the Panthers in Auckland on Friday. More >>
Who Will See Their Coldest Morning Of The Year?
Monday, 3 August 2026, 1:50 pm | MetService
After a dusting of white on the higher hills over the weekend, this week opens with snow dropping even lower during Monday night and Tuesday in eastern parts of the country. More >>
Wintery Blast Heralds The Return Of Wind, Rain And Snow
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 12:26 pm | MetService
Photo/Supplied 30/07/2026 Covering period of Thursday 30th July - Monday 3rd August • Strong southerly change brings strong winds and bitterly cold wind chill to the south. • Snow lowering to 200 metres in the South Island, likely leading to transport ... More >>
Cold Snap Continues Before Front Moves In On Thursday: Covering Period Of Monday 27th - Thursday 30th July
Monday, 27 July 2026, 11:45 am | MetService
Cold, frosty mornings are set to continue across much of New Zealand through the first half of this week, with many North Island locations waking to their coldest temperatures of the year so far on Monday. More >>
A Freezing Plunge Ahead!
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 12:04 pm | MetService
Looking into Friday and Saturday, it’s turning increasingly soggy and blustery for everyone at some point, especially for the west coasters who are expected to see the heaviest rain. More >>
Frosty Mornings Turn To Wet Weather In The West Later This Week: Covering Period Of Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd July
Monday, 20 July 2026, 11:33 am | MetService
People planning travel or outdoor activities later this week, particularly across the western South Island, are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest forecasts at metservice.com. More >>
A Scrummy Weekend
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 12:17 pm | MetService
Winter is dominating Aotearoa New Zealand, but a few places have found a little winter warmth tucked away, notably around the Cook Strait and along parts of the east coast. More >>
Temperatures Rise As Westerly Winds Return: Covering Period Of Monday 13th - Thursday 16th July
Monday, 13 July 2026, 12:38 pm | MetService
Many parts of the country had their coldest morning of the year in the early hours of Sunday morning. Even Aucklanders woke to frost carpeting their lawns. More >>
Clearer Skies And Cold Mornings Ahead For Matariki Celebrations.
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 1:05 pm | MetService
Looking ahead, the weekend is expected to be more settled, making it ideal for outdoor activities — especially with the ongoing school holidays and the Matariki public holiday. More >>
Red Warning Over But Risk Of Heavy Rain Lingers
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 12:14 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris states: “This event brought an enormous amount of rain to a relatively dry part of the country - a station near Mt Fyffe has almost reached 400mm since Monday.” More >>
Red Warning For Heavy Rain Extended For Parts Of Marlborough And Upper Canterbury.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 1:05 pm | MetService
All MetService warnings indicate the potential for impacts, but Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events, where significant impacts and widespread disruption are expected. More >>
MetService Red Warning For Parts Of Marlborough And Upper Canterbury
Monday, 6 July 2026, 2:17 pm | MetService
The warning covers Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer, and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikōura Ranges. More >>
