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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 >>

MetService Issues Red Warning For The Tasman District

Friday, 11 July 2025, 12:17 pm | MetService

This is the second Red Warning MetService has issued this year, and it’s the 17th Red Warning weather event since the highest alert level was introduced back in May 2019. More >>

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 >>