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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 >>
A Sunny Weekend Stacked With Events
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 12:32 pm | MetService
While next week starts with settled weather and high pressure, thesecond half of the week brings the potential for some wetter and windier conditions. More >>
Mostly Settled For New Zealand This Week, But Some Rain In The South Island
Monday, 16 March 2026, 1:00 pm | MetService
Overall, it’s a bit of a mix across the country; fine spells in the north and rain in the south, but most main centres should see their fair share of sunshine. More >>
A Wet End To The Working Week, But Sunny Weekend To Come
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 1:01 pm | MetService
Aotearoa New Zealand is being squeezed between fronts, with rain spreading down from the north and up from the south during Thursday. More >>
Fronts Bringing Wet And Windy Conditions For Many
Monday, 9 March 2026, 1:41 pm | MetService
While those in the south and west are in for wet and windy conditions, eastern areas will see a bump in temperatures. More >>
Bouncing Back From An Autumnal Swing To Cooler Temperatures
Monday, 2 March 2026, 2:36 pm | MetService
Many eyes will turn to the skies on Tuesday evening for a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon”. More >>
A Cold And Wet Start To Meteorological Autumn For Some
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 1:10 pm | MetService
Even though the rain is expected to clear during today as the front weakens, with only few showers forecast in parts North Island, the cold southerly change is expected to spread as far as the southern North Island tomorrow (Friday). More >>
Sunny For The North, Intermittent Rain In The South
Monday, 23 February 2026, 12:32 pm | MetService
Please keep up to date with the most current information from MetService at MetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi More >>
Summer Sun, But Shades Of Autumn To Come
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 12:46 pm | MetService
The first front travels up the country on Friday, bringing rain to southern and western areas, with thunderstorms possible for Canterbury and Banks Peninsula. More >>
