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A Wild, Windy End To Winter

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 12:27 pm | MetService

MetService has issued Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for heavy rain and strong wind today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday). More >>

See-Sawing Into Spring

Monday, 25 August 2025, 1:14 pm | MetService

MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino explains, “With the end-of-winter sun getting stronger, the land is warming up more and more during the day, so when cold air moves over aloft conditions are primed for producing thunderstorms and hail.” More >>

Sunshine In The South, Showers In The North

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 12:39 pm | MetService

MetService have indicated a risk of heavy rainfall for the Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty over the weekend. Showers are also expected to spill into neighbouring regions including Auckland, Northland and Waikato. More >>

A Snowy And Blustery Start To The Week

Monday, 18 August 2025, 12:32 pm | MetService

Snow is expected to fall to 600 metres in the north and as low as 200 metres in the south today, then 200 metres for many areas tomorrow. MetService has issued Road Snowfall Warnings for Milford and Crown Range Roads, the Dunedin to Waitati Highway, ... More >>

Winter Sun Before A Cloudier, Wetter Weekend

Thursday, 14 August 2025, 12:23 pm | MetService

While dry weather prevails for Saturday morning sports for most, the picture changes during the second half of the day as weather descends on the country from both ends. The top of the North Island sees a gradual increase in cloud and eventually rain ... More >>

Weather News Release

Monday, 11 August 2025, 12:10 pm | MetService

For most, Monday and Tuesday will be crisp, calm, and dry, with frosts expected for all except the northern most regions. Eastern coastal areas from Canterbury to Hawke’s Bay will continue to see cloud and patchy showers through the first half of the week, ... More >>

Rainy End To The Week, Followed By Frosty Mornings For Many

Thursday, 7 August 2025, 12:52 pm | MetService

The upper half of the North Island is also likely to see a few afternoon and evening showers today but expect more widespread rain on Friday as the front crosses the North Island. High pressure moves in after the rain, bringing colder temperatures ... More >>

Cool, Dry Days To Start The Week

Monday, 4 August 2025, 1:54 pm | MetService

It’s a dry start to the week for most, with typically wintry temperatures and frosty nights sticking around, and just a few showers dampening things down about northern and eastern parts of the North Island. More >>

Return To Winter's Chill

Thursday, 31 July 2025, 12:26 pm | MetService

Today’s action is in the upper North Island: eastern parts of Auckland and Northland, as well as Taranaki, may hear a rumble of thunder or see a scattering of hail this afternoon as some beefier showers roll through. More >>

Heavy Rain, Strong Wind, And Potential Downpours On The Cards

Monday, 28 July 2025, 12:46 pm | MetService

MetService has issued Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for heavy rain and strong wind, as a frontal system is set to move slowly over the motu tomorrow (Tuesday). Large northeast swells are also expected for the east coast of the upper North Island. More >>

Calm Conditions Set To Turn Wet, Windy And Warm

Thursday, 24 July 2025, 11:46 am | MetService

The first signs of change eventuate in Fiordland late Friday, with cloud and showers spreading northward. By Sunday, areas like Northland and the West Coast can expect scattered showers, while eastern regions such as Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay stay ... More >>

Clear Skies And Frosty Mornings Sticking Around This Week

Monday, 21 July 2025, 12:25 pm | MetService

MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti says, “this week is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities, especially while some are still busy at school, as clear skies and light winds are expected for most regions”. More >>

A Mixed Bag Of Weather On The Way

Thursday, 17 July 2025, 11:57 am | MetService

A weekend of calmer weather is on the horizon. A ridge moves in behind the departing low, setting the stage for a cold and frosty country, with Hamilton well into single digits on Saturday night. More >>

Fast Fronts Bring Wet And Blustery Conditions

Monday, 14 July 2025, 12:59 pm | MetService

A background of strong winds, combined with fast moving features could bring very strong, 80-100km/hr, gusts to Northland and Auckland in the morning and afternoon. By the end of Tuesday, the rain band will be moving off the county and the showers ... More >>