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Long Weekend With A Severe Weather Twist
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 12:12 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 22nd - Monday 26th October . More >>
Settled Weather And Warmer Temperatures Ahead
Monday, 19 October 2026, 11:42 am | MetService
“While many will be making the most of the fine, settled weather, the lack of rain may be less welcome for some,” says MetService Meteorologist Sophie Huntington. More >>
The Spring Switcheroo: Summer Into Winter?
Thursday, 15 October 2026, 12:17 pm | MetService
Covering period of Thursday 15th - Monday 19th. More >>
A Warm Start To The Week, But A Cold End
Monday, 12 October 2026, 12:02 pm | MetService
Rain spreading up the country may be welcome by some, as October so far has been drier than normal, leading to below average moisture levels in the soil, particularly in the North Island. More >>
Temperatures Climb Into The Mid-Twenties This Weekend
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12:26 pm | MetService
Fine weather is forecast for most of the country today (Thursday), thanks to a high-pressure system. However, a series of weak fronts bring a few spots of rain to the eastern parts of the country. More >>
Springlike Start To October
Monday, 5 October 2026, 12:08 pm | MetService
The second week of school holidays is looking typically springlike with some cold frosty mornings but then some pleasantly warm afternoons. More >>
A Wet End To The First Week Of The School Holidays
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 12:25 pm | MetService
Spring has truly set in for Aotearoa / New Zealand, bringing changeable weather and “making it hard to know how many layers to leave the house with!” says MetService meteorologist Maddy Neal. More >>
From Snow To Sun: A Classic Spring Swing To Start The School Holidays
Monday, 28 September 2026, 12:53 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino suggests, “Wednesday looks like the pick of the bunch for outdoor activities, as skies clear and winds drop, particularly if you’re heading to the ski fields to enjoy the recent top-up of fresh snow.” More >>
A Wet And Windy Start To The School Holidays
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 2:35 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting a series of cold fronts to pass over Aotearoa/New Zealand, bringing frosty and showery conditions to kick off the school holidays. More >>
Spring Swings From Snow To Strong Southwesterlies
Thursday, 17 September 2026, 12:14 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden says the weather will remain unsettled as another system moves through over the weekend. More >>
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 >>
