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Going Out With A Bang: Heavy Rain And Gales To End 2025
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 8:34 am | MetService
Temperatures have been cooler across the country,but it isespecially cool in the east of the South Island, with maximum temperatures of 15°C for Blenheim and Christchurch tomorrow. More >>
Going Out With A Bang: Heavy Rain And Gales To End 2025
Monday, 29 December 2025, 12:53 pm | MetService
Temperatures have been cooler across the country,but it isespeciallycool in the east of the South Island, with maximum temperatures of 15°C for Blenheim and Christchurchtomorrow. More >>
The Forecast For Christmas
Monday, 22 December 2025, 12:06 pm | MetService
For Wellington, Wairarapa and southern parts of Hawke’s Bay, it’ll be the wind that people notice on Tuesday, with strong northwesterly winds on the cards from the morning. More >>
Kaleidoscopic Weather For The Week Before Christmas
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 12:50 pm | MetService
Bands of rain will move northwards across the country today and Friday. MetService has Yellow Heavy Rain Watches in place for the Ranges of Westland, and the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers south of Arthur's Pass. More >>
Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Then A Sharp Cool Change For The Week Ahead
Monday, 15 December 2025, 12:09 pm | MetService
After a settled weekend, an active cold front has begun moving up the South Island today and approaches the North Island on Tuesday morning, bringing periods of heavy rain and strong northwesterlies, followed by a cooler unstable southwesterly flow. More >>
Thundery Thursday Gives Way To A Calm Weekend
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 1:01 pm | MetService
The warmer air mass assisting the formation of thunderstorms gets swept away on Friday, ahead of a large high pressure drawing close to the country from the west. Meaning a noticeable drop towards more comfortable temperatures. More >>
A Warm Start To The Week
Monday, 8 December 2025, 12:06 pm | MetService
Temperatures remain a standout feature, particularly for northern and eastern areas where clear skies and dry westerlies help boost daytime highs. More >>
Heat Returns To The East
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 12:54 pm | MetService
Most regions will see the sun come out this weekend, especially in the North Island as high pressure builds and brings settled weather. The weekend will be more of a rollercoaster for the South Island. More >>
An Active Start To Summer
Monday, 1 December 2025, 1:46 pm | MetService
On Tuesday a low is expected to develop in the Tasman Sea and move toward the country through Tuesday evening. More >>
Changeable Weather For The Final Week Of Spring
Monday, 24 November 2025, 1:05 pm | MetService
Warm conditions come with these northerlies. After today’s cooler spell, temperatures rebound quickly, with parts of Canterbury climbing towards 30°C on Wednesday and Thursday. More >>
A Calm And Quiet End To A Wet Week
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1:03 pm | MetService
This will be welcome news for cricket fans hoping to make it to Hamilton for the Blackcaps vs. West Indies match on Saturday afternoon. More >>
A Wet And Muggy Few Days To Come
Monday, 17 November 2025, 12:50 pm | MetService
With all the rain comes some warm and muggy nights, with overnight minimums in the high teens across the North Island. More >>
Rainy End To The Week, But Sunshine On The Way
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 12:58 pm | MetService
Rain is not the only thing to be mindful of in the north as some parts of the North Island has a moderate chance for thunderstorms, localized downpours and possible hail. More >>
A Warm, Wet, And Thundery Start To The Week
Monday, 10 November 2025, 1:09 pm | MetService
Wet weather on Wednesday and Thursday, warnings and watches will likely be issued closer to the time. More >>
A Summery Feel To End The Week
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 1:01 pm | MetService
Conditions are set to be good for the second T20 between the Black Caps and the West Indies at Eden Park tonight. More >>
A Warm And Dry Start To November
Monday, 3 November 2025, 12:30 pm | MetService
With Guy Fawkes on Wednesday night, these warm and dry conditions are something to be cautious about. More >>
A Spooky Twist To End The Week’s Weather
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 12:59 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti says, “it’s the perfect weekend to enjoy an outdoor activity as sunnier skies and calmer winds prevail, so get outside and soak up the sunshine while it lasts”. More >>
Classic Kiwi Weather Returns After A Tumultuous Labour Day
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 1:17 pm | MetService
Heading into Thursday, rain persists in the south and west of the South Island, while showers linger in the western North Island. But the sun is out in most other areas. More >>
A Weekend Breather Before Monday's Storm
Friday, 24 October 2025, 1:29 pm | MetService
After a wet & wild week, holidaymakers will be glad to hear that settled conditions are forecast for much of the country as we head into a long weekend. The respite doesn’t last long, with another widespread severe weather event shaping up on Monday More >>
MetService Issues Red Warning For Canterbury And Wellington
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 1:10 pm | MetService
All MetService warnings have the potential for impacts, but Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events where significant impact and disruption is expected. More >>