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New forecasting tool helps offshore engineers make decisions
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 10:41 am | MetraWeather
MetraWeather has refined a new forecasting technique called DSE (Downscaled Super Ensembles) that can provide pinpoint marine weather and marine forecasts for any location in the world. More >>
Sydney Ports get safety boost from personalised forecasts
Monday, 31 March 2014, 4:05 pm | MetraWeather
Sydney Ports has invested in the latest weather technology as part of its ongoing commitment to improving harbour safety. More >>
The big high remains
Monday, 31 March 2014, 12:08 pm | MetService
The large high that has kept the weather mostly dry and fine for many parts of the country is in no rush to move on just yet. It is likely to remain firmly in place over the country through much of this week, blocking the eastward progression of ... More >>
A big fat high keeps it fine and dry for now
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 3:10 pm | MetService
A large and slow moving high will remain over the country this weekend helping to bring mostly fine and settled weather for much of the country. More >>
A wet intermission but a fine show
Monday, 24 March 2014, 1:42 pm | MetService
The anticyclone that has dominated the weather over the past weekend will make way for a new system from the South Tasman Sea that will spread rain or showers up the country by midweek. More >>
A relatively quiet weekend
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 1:00 pm | MetService
The quiet theme to the weather will remain in place for the time being, as weak fronts slide across the country ahead of an anticyclone that will build across the South Island by this weekend. More >>
A quieter week on the weather front
Monday, 17 March 2014, 1:38 pm | MetService
This week sees a return to more settled conditions as the remains of Cyclone Lusi moves away to the southeast of the country. On Saturday, as Lusi tracked close to the west of the North Island, it produced 7 metre high seas along parts of the Northland ... More >>
The approach of Cyclone Lusi
Friday, 14 March 2014, 11:07 am | MetService
Cyclone Lusi has moved out of the tropics and is now approaching northern New Zealand. More >>
Cyclone Lusi on the way
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 12:48 pm | MetService
The recent fine and settled spell of weather will come to an abrupt end as the large anticyclone slides east of the country, opening the door for Cyclone Lusi to track toward northern New Zealand this weekend. More >>
Cyclone Lusi on the way
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 12:47 pm | MetService
The recent fine and settled spell of weather will come to an abrupt end as the large anticyclone slides east of the country, opening the door for Cyclone Lusi to track toward northern New Zealand this weekend. More >>
Keeping an eye on the tropics
Monday, 10 March 2014, 12:56 pm | MetService
A large, slow-moving anticyclone should bring mostly fine, settled weather to much of New Zealand for the next few days. However, all eyes are on the tropics which is showing signs of becoming a hive of activity. More >>
The calm after the storm
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 2:16 pm | MetService
The vigorous low pressure system which brought gales to the east of the New Zealand, as well as heavy rain and floods to Banks Peninsula and parts of Christchurch City continues to pull away to the east of the country. More >>
Autumn marches in
Monday, 3 March 2014, 8:26 pm | MetService
A deep and slow moving area of low pressure to the east of the country is set to make it an active weather week with cold, windy and wet weather likely from Otago to the Wairarapa. MetService has issued Severe Weather Warnings for severe southwest ... More >>
Autumn marches in
Monday, 3 March 2014, 4:14 pm | MetService
A deep and slow moving area of low pressure to the east of the country is set to make it an active weather week with cold, windy and wet weather likely from Otago to the Wairarapa. MetService has issued Severe Weather Warnings for severe southwest ... More >>
Sunshine after the storm
Monday, 24 February 2014, 1:43 pm | MetService
After a very active Sunday where thunderstorms produced lightning, hail and even tornadoes over Canterbury, the weather for Monday is a lot more settled over much of New Zealand. One area to keep an eye on though is the far south of the country, ... More >>
Hot in the city
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 2:37 pm | MetService
It's been a week of warm weather, with daytime temperatures exceeding 30C in many spots at times. Christchurch reached 33.3C on Tuesday while on Wednesday the temperature in Palmerston North reached 31.9C, the warmest day there since January 2011. Heading ... More >>
The din of cicadas
Monday, 17 February 2014, 12:46 pm | MetService
The chorus of cicadas is expected to be out in full force this week as summery temperatures bring warm days and nights, across New Zealand. Although the mercury is rising, there will still be some wetter spells to watch out for. More >>
Valentines, Sport and Lanterns
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 2:07 pm | MetService
You don't have to be in Te Aroha to enjoy the best of the weather for Valentine's Day. The North Island should enjoy fine weather except for some showers in the west which are forecast to fade away during the day. For the South Island, Friday should ... More >>
Weather pattern remains changeable
Monday, 10 February 2014, 2:28 pm | MetService
This week the weather over most parts of New Zealand is likely to remain changeable. Auckland gets off relatively lightly with fine spells expected for Monday and Tuesday. More >>
Waitangi Day and beyond
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 12:17 pm | MetService
The weather on Waitangi Day should turn out pretty good for many parts of the country as a large area of high pressure confines the approaching rain-makers to the far north and east of the country. More >>
