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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 >>
Multiday Severe Weather Event Continues
Monday, 16 February 2026, 12:25 pm | MetService
The focus of Heavy Rain moves southwards and is forecast to continue to affect the Canterbury Plains and Banks Peninsula, as well as Dunedin into Tuesday and Warnings and Watches are in place. More >>
MetService Red Warning For Manawatu, Rangitikei And Ruapehu Districts
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 3:40 pm | MetService
The heaviest rain is forecast for overnight tonight, Sunday, into Monday with the Red Severe Weather Warning running from 6pm Sunday to 2pm Monday. More >>
Wet And Windy Weekend For Many
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 12:27 pm | MetService
We still have a couple of days of warmer temperatures and high humidity ahead of us, but things are set to change this weekend as cooler air pushes in from the south. More >>
Summer’s Back In Charge…for Now
Monday, 9 February 2026, 1:22 pm | MetService
As we head towards the weekend things look quite different, with rain affecting most of the country on Friday, and heavy rain possible. More >>
Waitangi Weekend Split: Heat Builds In The North, Fronts Bring Rain To The South
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 12:21 pm | MetService
05/02/2026 Covering period of Thursday 5th - Monday 9th February - North Island: Mostly fine and dry for the long weekend, with high temperatures for eastern areas - South Island: More changeable, with rain at times as weak cold fronts move north ... More >>
A Cold And Wet Tuesday, But Sunshine Coming
Monday, 2 February 2026, 3:47 pm | MetService
Holiday makers and festival goers will be happy to know that the second half of the week will be more settled as high pressure moves over Aotearoa. Thursday brings sunshine in time for Laneway Festival at Western Springs. More >>
