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Tasman Low Brings Another Bout Of Severe Weather

Thursday, 10 July 2025, 12:00 pm | MetService

Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued for Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, Nelson and Marlborough regions. Heavy Rain Watches are also in place for remaining parts of the upper North Island. More >>

Settled Start To The Last Week Of School Holidays

Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:16 pm | MetService

The start of the week is a great time to wrap up warm and head outside with the kids, MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino says: “With just a few showers here and there, it shouldn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm for outdoor adventures.” More >>

Filled To The Brim With Heavy Rain

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 11:41 am | MetService

Damaging winds are also possible for Northland and Auckland, with a background of strong winds as per the Strong Wind Watches, combined with the potential of gusts between 90-110km/hr in any Severe Thunderstorms. More >>

A Calm And Cold Start To The Week, Then Rain, And Wind To Follow

Monday, 30 June 2025, 1:25 pm | MetService

MetService Meteorologist, Kgolofelo Dube adds “The possibility of a tornado associated with damaging winds should not be discounted, so make sure to keep an eye on MetService.com for updates.” More >>

A Wet And Windy Run Up To The School Holidays

Thursday, 26 June 2025, 12:25 pm | MetService

Overnight into Saturday the winds will shift southerly, directing heavy rain at Dunedin and Otago with the possibility of heavy snow above 600 meters inland. This could affect alpine roads. More >>

Rain And Wind To Mark The End To The School Term

Monday, 23 June 2025, 1:28 pm | MetService

While the rain and wind are set to ease for some, these adverse conditions are expected to last into the weekend in some parts of the country, with even a possibility of snowfall in Otago and Canterbury on Saturday. More >>

Rain Or Shine, Matariki Brings Us Together

Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 2:05 pm | MetService

Rain moves onto the western South Island late Wednesday continuing into Thursday with some places possibly seeing heavier rain and even thunderstorms. Meanwhile, eastern areas will notice increasing cloud, with patchy rain expected for Southland, ... More >>

A Frosty Start To The Week, But Rain Is On The Horizon

Monday, 16 June 2025, 12:19 pm | MetService

A stretch of settled winter weather kicks off the week for much of Aotearoa New Zealand, with widespread frosts expected for areas south of the central North Island. Crisp clear days, chilly nights and some foggy mornings will be the dominant theme. More >>

Thunderstorms, Rain Watches, And A Weekend Weather Shift

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 12:55 pm | MetService

Temperatures for the South Island will remain low, with overnight temperatures near or below freezing. A noticeable temperature drop is expected across the North Island early next week. More >>

Snow To Ease, But More Rain Is On The Way

Monday, 9 June 2025, 12:53 pm | MetService

A low-pressure system developing in the Tasman Sea is set to take charge through the week bringing a mix of wetter, windier, and eventually milder conditions across the country. More >>

Brace For The Cold: A Wintry Weekend In Store

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 11:54 am | MetService

Parts of inland Canterbury woke up to a snowy scene on Thursday morning, but there’s more to come. Snow is set to return on Friday and Saturday to Southland, Otago, Canterbury and Marlborough. Heavy Snow Watches and Warnings have been issued, with the largest ... More >>

First Week Of Winter Brings Stormy Conditions And Cold Temperatures

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 11:36 am | MetService

MetService is forecasting a broad area of rain to move across the country from west to east during Wednesday, with the heaviest rain expected in Taranaki Maunga and Tasman District where Heavy Rain Warnings have been issued. More >>

Strong Winds In Store For The Long Weekend

Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:38 pm | MetService

MetService Meteorologist Michael Pawley adds, “Strong gusts are expected with these thunderstorms in this pocket of unstable air. The most significant activity will be in the second half of the day. Our experts are keeping a close eye on it.” More >>

Wet Week Ahead With A Brief Midweek Break

Monday, 26 May 2025, 1:56 pm | MetService

The North Island will see a band of rain move over today; the risk of severe weather accompanies the rain, with heavier falls expected in places. More >>

Weather Set To Turn On Sunday

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 11:56 am | MetService

MetService expects the chance of showers to persists in the west from today (Thursday), especially in the South Island, due to moist air coming in with southwesterly winds under the high-pressure system. More >>

Winter Comes Knocking After A Wet Weekend

Monday, 19 May 2025, 12:21 pm | MetService

The west and south coasts of the South Island may hang onto a bit more cloud through the week, and some coastal parts of the eastern North Island, like Gisborne and Napier, will see a few showers persist into Monday night and Tuesday morning before clearing. More >>

Wet And Windy South Island On Saturday, Rain Crossing North Island On Sunday

Thursday, 15 May 2025, 12:37 pm | MetService

The weather will be quite different depending on where you are in the country over the next couple of days. The west, especially the South Island, will be mostly cloudy with showers, while the east will enjoy sunny and mostly clear skies thanks to a ... More >>