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Cold Mornings, Showers, And Sunshine
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 1:47 pm | MetService
Parts of the South Island woke up to their coldest temperatures of the year so far this morning, with inland Canterbury dipping below zero and the Canterbury Plains and Christchurch recording lows around 3°C . More >>
Autumn Kicks Off With A Chilly, Stormy Start
Monday, 3 March 2025, 1:23 pm | MetService
A rain-bearing cold front moves up the South Island today (Monday), delivering heavier falls to eastern areas at times before clearing from the south and west this evening. On Tuesday, it’s the North Island’s turn with rain and showers, reaching Northland ... More >>
Summer Signing Out Sunny And Warm
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 2:42 pm | MetService
MetService Meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo said, “In contrast to how the year started, this season is coming to an end with sunny skies and warm temperatures, making it a suitable weekend to all the activities across the country.” More >>
Final Week Of Summer Ticks All The Summer Boxes
Monday, 24 February 2025, 1:06 pm | MetService
The only disturbance in the flow comes in the form of a rainband moving up the western South Island on Tuesday, and MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for northern Fiordland and the ranges of the Westland District. More >>
An End To The Mugginess At Last
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 1:54 pm | MetService
Largely sunny skies are expected for the North Island on Saturday, which should be a good day for outdoor enthusiasts, especially if you do not mind a southwesterly breeze. More >>
A Muggy And Wet Week - Humidity Is Back!
Monday, 17 February 2025, 12:11 pm | MetService
Covering period of Monday 17th -Thursday 20th February ‘Warm and moist’ is the name of the game this week with a swath of tropical air over Aotearoa New Zealand. Rain, associated with a low-pressure system from the north, continues to fall on ... More >>
Hot Valentine’s Ahead Before Showers In The Upper North
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 1:32 pm | MetService
Valentine’s Day weather could not be better if we ordered it; a high-pressure system over the country slowly moves east tomorrow, providing a warm and sunny Valentine’s Day for many across the country. More >>
Afternoon Thunderstorms And Sunshine
Monday, 10 February 2025, 1:21 pm | MetService
For tomorrow (Tuesday), showers and thunderstorms are on the menu again, this time reaching up into the upper North Island, but are currently at a lower risk of being severe. However, MetService advises to keep an eye on the forecast as we get closer ... More >>
Thundery Afternoon For Central North Island Before A Summery Weekend
Friday, 7 February 2025, 1:49 pm | MetService
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for the central North Island this afternoon and evening, covering Taupō, Waikato south of Tokoroa, Taumarunui, inland Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Taihape. More >>
A Sunny Start Before Brief Rain For The South Island
Monday, 3 February 2025, 1:59 pm | MetService
MetService continues to keep a close watch on the tropics, where a couple of low-pressure systems between Australia and Vanuatu have the potential to develop into tropical cyclones. More >>
A Mix Of Weather For Aotearoa But Eyes Are On The Tropics
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 1:33 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris states; “It’s been a slow start to the tropical cyclone season around the South Pacific, but as we head through the weekend and into next week, we see the potential for a tropical cyclone to spin up. More >>
Sunny Interlude Before Midweek Rain
Monday, 27 January 2025, 4:39 pm | MetService
This brighter weather extends across much of the country on Tuesday, thanks to a brief ridge of high pressure. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane explains, “After an active couple of days weather-wise, many may welcome a bright and sunny ... More >>
A Wet Weekend In Store
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:59 pm | MetService
The southerly change brings a drop in temperatures for the South Island. While Blenheim has a forecast high of 30 °C today, tomorrow (Friday) temperatures are forecast to only reach 20 °C. More >>
Heavy Rain Returns To The North
Monday, 20 January 2025, 11:24 am | MetService
Covering period of Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 January More >>
Warmer Weekend Ahead For Most; Wet And Windy Next Week
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 2:03 pm | MetService
Although the weather will be mainly fine for most, a rain bearing weather system is forecast to move onto the upper North Island over the weekend. More >>
Cooler Than Usual Temperatures To Continue Across Aotearoa New Zealand
Monday, 13 January 2025, 1:10 pm | MetService
MetService is forecasting settled and mostly dry weather for much of New Zealand this week, with little to no rain forecast for most. Cool temperatures continue in the east early in the week. More >>
Southerlies Continue, But Summer Lives On In The West.
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 1:06 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologist Alec Holden says, “The continuing southerlies will make it feel like summer is still lackluster in the east with cloud and showers washing in and out, but summer is alive and well elsewhere.” More >>
Cool Southerlies, But Summer Isn’t Gone Yet
Monday, 6 January 2025, 2:32 pm | MetService
Fierce southerly winds greeted the eastern and lower North Island on Monday morning, continuing a pattern seen over recent days. More >>
Cool And Wet Start To 2025, With Glimpses Of Sunshine In Between
Friday, 3 January 2025, 1:22 pm | MetService
Today (Friday) sees a wet day for much of the South Island as a cold front makes its way up the country. An extra jumper will continue to be a summer companion this weekend with southerly winds bringing a chill to the eastern and southern parts of ... More >>
A Tumultuous End To The Year
Monday, 30 December 2024, 12:51 pm | MetService
Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been issued for the eastern North Island, Tasman and western parts of Marlborough from 1pm to 9pm today (Monday). Severe thunderstorms in these areas could generate localised downpours and possibly large hail. More >>
