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Waitangi weekend a highlight in a below-par summer
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 1:36 pm | MetService
There is a sharp dichotomy of opinion this summer – those who need some rain and those who want a break from it. Today should please some of the first group, as scattered rain spreads into parts of Hawkes Bay, while the long weekend should please the latter. ... More >>
It never rains, but it pours
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 4:19 pm | MetService
What you thought of January depends a great deal on where you live. It was a windy and cool start to the year for most of us, but each end of the country experienced hugely differing rainfall during January. “The start of 2017 saw absolutely opposite ... More >>
Toasty weekend sets the trend
Monday, 30 January 2017, 1:12 pm | MetService
This weekend was hot, with temperatures maxing out at 33 degrees in Napier, brought about by warm northwesterly winds. Few places saw any rain, the exception being Fiordland and the southern West Coast where Milford Sound clocked up 124mm of rain during the ... More >>
Good in the north for the long weekend
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 1:26 pm | MetService
It’s looking pretty good for outdoor activities over the upper North Island with the long weekend looming. No major weather systems are in the pipeline and high pressure will dominate northern New Zealand. More >>
Last blast before warmer weather
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 1:53 pm | MetService
The contrast between north and south has been unusually pronounced this summer, with successive fronts lashing the south, and drought conditions in the north. Cooler conditions have prevailed, with much of New Zealand 1 to 2 degrees colder than normal ... More >>
The low departs, but it stays unsettled
Sunday, 22 January 2017, 9:42 pm | MetService
The deep low pressure system crossing the country this weekend has brought another round of rain and wind for many parts of New Zealand. More >>
Some welcome rain and a glimpse of summer
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 1:47 pm | MetService
The South Island and lower North Island saw plenty of severe weather through yesterday and into this morning, as forecast. More >>
'Bomb' Low brings Wind, Rain & Cold
Monday, 16 January 2017, 2:04 pm | MetService
Last weekend New Zealand continued in the southwest weather pattern that has lingered around since December. This means that the South Island west coast got most of the rain at the weekend while parched regions in the north and east hardly saw a drop. More >>
Still Searching for Summer?
Thursday, 12 January 2017, 2:56 pm | MetService
It is hot and dry in the east and north of the North Island, with fire bans and brown paddocks a sign of summer-like weather. Plus the east of The Divide has had a dry start to the year in the South Island. In contrast western facing regions of the ... More >>
Another windy week ahead
Monday, 9 January 2017, 1:22 pm | MetService
Most places are in for more windy days this week, due to a large high north of New Zealand directing a prevailing westerly flow over the country. On Wednesday and Thursday, winds are expected to rise to gale in parts of the South Island and lower North Island ... More >>
More of the same this week as fronts defeat high
Sunday, 8 January 2017, 7:33 pm | MetService
More of the same this week as fronts defeat ridge of high pressure - Sunday 8 January 2017 More >>
Weather while on the Road
Friday, 6 January 2017, 5:09 pm | MetService
"Heavy rain and wild winds are not what you want while packing up the tent and heading home on our roads," comments Meteorologist Lisa Murray, "so many people will be happy to hear we are expecting settled weekend weather." "The ... More >>
A cold start to the year
Thursday, 5 January 2017, 4:14 pm | MetService
December 2016 December saw regular transitions for the country from high pressure systems to troughs from the west. Aside from the west coast of the South Island and the Canterbury Plains (which were wetter than normal) most places saw normal to lower ... More >>
Cold Southerly Blast Today
Wednesday, 4 January 2017, 2:57 pm | MetService
A cold southerly blast spreads up the country today, bringing a few thunderstorms and even hail to some areas in the east of the country. More >>
One summery day at least
Monday, 2 January 2017, 1:41 pm | MetService
At least one day of summery weather this week can be expected, as a ridge of high pressure finally makes its way onto New Zealand. But starry skies will bring some chilly overnight temperatures, especially for inland areas. More >>
Unsettled weather in store for first week of 2017
Sunday, 1 January 2017, 1:36 pm | MetService
There was a mixed bag of weather to welcome in 2017 as multiple fronts affected the country this weekend. Wellingtonians battled gale northerlies, with gusts of 140 km/h recorded early this morning. Severe Weather Warnings are in force for severe ... More >>
From sunny to damp to see in 2017
Thursday, 29 December 2016, 2:07 pm | MetService
The next couple of nights are going to be chilly for this time of year, with most of the country falling below 10C tonight and some spots seeing temperatures as low as 5C. Fortunately temperatures return to normal for New Year’s Eve. More >>
3 More Sleeps...
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:17 pm | MetService
There is just one more weather front to worry about tomorrow before a high sitting out in the Tasman directs a southwest flow across the country for Christmas. More >>
Dreaming of a dry Christmas
Monday, 19 December 2016, 1:39 pm | MetService
Over the last few weeks the atmospheric ‘Scrooges’ have sent a succession of fronts over New Zealand, with changeable weather as a consequence. There have been a number of fine days sandwiched between spells of rain, wind and cloud - and this ... More >>
Changeable weather for work week & Xmas looking promising
Sunday, 18 December 2016, 7:27 pm | MetService
A a front brought wet weather to the North and South Island in the middle of last week, before a ridge made its presence known, bringing blue skies and sun to most places to kick off the weekend. Today a front affects the South Island, with Severe ... More >>
