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A Big Northwest Storm
Monday, 31 December 2012, 12:41 pm | MetService
After an absence of several weeks, the westerlies have become established once again over New Zealand. A particularly strong and moist northwest flow is expected to affect southern and central parts of the country from late Monday through to Wednesday or ... More >>
The Outlook for New Year's Day
Thursday, 27 December 2012, 1:11 pm | MetService
In recent days, ex-tropical cyclone Evan and a large slow moving anticyclone east of the Chatham Islands have conspired to bring very muggy conditions to many places. More >>
Evan and Christmas Day
Monday, 24 December 2012, 2:04 pm | MetService
MetService maintains a Severe Weather Warning for Northland, where 25-50 mm rain has fallen since yesterday. Between noon and 9pm today, another 50-80 mm is expected. "If you're in Northland, please stay up-to-date with any advice from Northland ... More >>
Impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Evan
Friday, 21 December 2012, 1:13 pm | MetService
A deep low, formerly Tropical Cyclone Evan, lies about 1000 km northeast of North Cape and is moving slowly south. Over the weekend it is expected to swing southwest towards the North Island, passing not too far away from North Cape on Christmas Eve. More >>
Tropical Cyclone "Evan" - 18/12/12
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 10:37 am | MetService
Evan is moving away to the south of Fiji and the very stormy conditions experienced on Monday in Viti Levu have eased. More >>
Severe Weather Outlook – 17/12/12
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 10:05 am | MetService
Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to undergo its mid-latitude transition late in the week or during the weekend as it approaches the north of the country. There is still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast strength and track of the resultant low ... More >>
Warm Weather
Monday, 17 December 2012, 3:20 pm | MetService
The warm weather of the last few days is expected to continue for the North Island much of this week, whilst cooler days are expected in the far south. "The air currently flowing over much of New Zealand has come from the tropics," commented MetService ... More >>
A mostly settled week
Monday, 10 December 2012, 5:06 pm | MetService
A broad ridge of high pressure is expected to bring settled weather to much of the country over the next few days. As the ridge moves northwards,it should reduce the impact of a weakening front to afternoon and evening showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. More >>
Warm and windy nor'westers this weekend
Friday, 30 November 2012, 3:21 pm | MetService
The brief cold snap of the last few days will be followed by warm and windy northwesterlies this weekend,severe in some eastern provinces. MetService meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented, "The recent weather certainly has been like a rollercoaster ride, but ... More >>
A brief cold snap to end the week
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 4:55 pm | MetService
An unseasonably cold southwest change is expected across the South Island on Thursday and the North Island on Friday. Media and Communication meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented "This cold snap is late in the season and will have some bite, bringing ... More >>
Unsettled in the North but drier for the South
Monday, 12 November 2012, 1:20 pm | MetService
According to MetService, the North Island can expect to see more unsettled weather this week, with a drier outlook for most South Island places. More >>
A mostly fine and settled week
Monday, 5 November 2012, 12:47 pm | MetService
According to MetService, the upcoming week will be mostly fine and settled as a large high slides slowly across New Zealand. More >>
A active front then a cool southwesterly
Friday, 2 November 2012, 12:46 pm | MetService
An active cold front is expected to move across the country during Saturday. MetService Media and Communication Meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented "Like many active cold fronts, this front is an event of two parts. Ahead of it, there's rain in western ... More >>
A active front then a cool southwesterly
Friday, 2 November 2012, 10:55 am | MetService
MetService Media and Communication Meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented "Like many active cold fronts, this front is an event of two parts. Ahead of it, there's rain in western places and strong northwesterlies in eastern places, as described ... More >>
A break in the Spring westerlies
Monday, 29 October 2012, 12:53 pm | MetService
The Spring westerlies that have been such a notable feature over the past several weeks are taking a short break,according to MetService.For the next few days, the weather should be reasonably quiet and settled. More >>
The Weather for Labour Weekend
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 11:56 am | MetService
"The strong westerly pattern over the country is expected to blow itself out over Labour Weekend," commented Peter Kreft, MetService's Chief Forecaster. More >>
More Spring Westerlies
Monday, 15 October 2012, 11:54 am | MetService
"The westerlies should dominate New Zealand's weather for much of the working week," commented Peter Kreft, MetService's Chief Forecaster. More >>
Stormy weekend ahead
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 11:31 am | MetService
MetService is forecasting a wet, windy and snowy final weekend of the school holidays as a major low crosses the country. More >>
Mixed week ahead
Monday, 8 October 2012, 11:58 am | MetService
The weather for the second week of the school holidays is likely to be a mixed bag, according to MetService. More >>
A weekend of two halves
Friday, 5 October 2012, 1:49 pm | MetService
The weekend is shaping up to be a cold one for most places, according to MetService. More >>
