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Breezy Spring westerlies this week
Monday, 3 September 2012, 1:05 pm | MetService
After about six weeks' absence, westerly conditions are about to become established over New Zealand. More >>
A fine spell followed by unsettled weather
Friday, 31 August 2012, 1:34 pm | MetService
Fine weather is expected to continue over many parts of New Zealand at least into Saturday. However,from Sunday or Monday onwards,the weather over the country is likely to be considerably less settled than it has been over the last few days. More >>
Active trough replaced by a settled spell in most places
Monday, 27 August 2012, 2:56 pm | MetService
A fairly active trough is expected to clear most of New Zealand in the next 24 hours or so,followed by a gradual clearance from any lingering showers. More >>
Strengthening Nor'wester to end the weekend
Friday, 24 August 2012, 12:23 pm | MetService
A large high to the east of New Zealand will have just enough time to bring a fine start to the weekend before an approaching front from the Tasman Sea brings more wet weather,especially to northern and western areas of the country. More >>
An unsettled start to the week but outlook more settled
Monday, 20 August 2012, 1:30 pm | MetService
An active low moving across New Zealand will bring an unsettled start to the week. More >>
More rain in the forecast delays next settled spell
Friday, 17 August 2012, 12:48 pm | MetService
After the brief clearance we're currently enjoying, another low is expected to develop in the Tasman Sea bringing a bout of rain to northern and western parts of New Zealand from Sunday. More >>
Some rain still to come then a reprieve
Monday, 13 August 2012, 1:31 pm | MetService
The slow moving weather system that has been producing persistent and sometimes heavy rain across parts of New Zealand is expected to give another burst on Tuesday before easing. More >>
An unsettled week
Monday, 6 August 2012, 2:23 pm | MetService
An active procession of weather systems maintains an unsettled theme to the weather across New Zealand this week. More >>
A lingering low
Monday, 30 July 2012, 4:09 pm | Meteorological Service of New Zealand
A deep and active low will bring an unsettled spell of weather to much of New Zealand this week. More >>
Weekend leads into another change of weather
Friday, 27 July 2012, 1:08 pm | MetService
A large high sitting to the east of New Zealand will bring a fine start to the weekend, but a rapidly deepening low in the Tasman is likely to bring unsettled weather as we head into next week. More >>
Some rain this week but mainly in the north
Monday, 23 July 2012, 12:49 pm | MetService
A broad slow moving area of low pressure is expected to bring periods of rain to northern and eastern parts of New Zealand this week. MetService Media and Communications Meteorologist Daniel Corbett commented, "It has certainly been a soggy start to the ... More >>
A large winter high
Monday, 16 July 2012, 3:41 pm | MetService
"A large high is expected to move onto New Zealand during Tuesday and then bring settled weather to most places for the rest of the week," commented MetService Media and Communications Meteorologist Daniel Corbett. "Some parts of New Zealand ... More >>
A winter high this week
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 9:26 am | MetService
This week sees a large high dominate the weather across New Zealand,bringing mostly dry and settled conditions. More >>
Unsettled start to the school holidays
Monday, 2 July 2012, 1:03 pm | MetService
An active low in the Tasman Sea will bring a spell of wind and rain this week for many across central and northern parts of New Zealand. More >>
A fast mover
Monday, 25 June 2012, 9:21 am | MetService
New Zealand has been in the grip of westerlies for the last fortnight or so."We've had several decent wind and rain events over the last couple of weeks," commented MetService Media and Communications Meteorologist Dan Corbett, "and there's ... More >>
An active week of weather
Monday, 18 June 2012, 11:12 am | MetService
Like last week, the weather this week will be unsettled at times. "Unlike last week, though, we're looking at a generally warmer next few days, with the air coming from the Tasman Sea instead of the Southern Ocean," commented Media and Communications ... More >>
A big southwesterly looms
Monday, 11 June 2012, 10:21 am | MetService
"The weather this week is going to pose a number of challenges for people," said MetService's Media and Communications Meteorologist Dan Corbett."The southwest flow affecting New Zealand this week is likely to make its presence felt." More >>
Strong winds heavy rain and snow to come this week
Monday, 4 June 2012, 4:50 pm | Meteorological Service of New Zealand
A complex weather system will bring wind, rain and snow to parts of New Zealand over the next several days. More >>
MetService brings personalized weather to smartphones
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6:17 pm | MetService
Today MetService launched its innovative new weather app for iPhone and Android. With the ability to personalise the background image for every type of weather forecast, now everyone can control at least one aspect of their daily weather. More >>
The Queen's birthday weekend looks fine to start
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6:08 pm | MetService
The upcoming Queen's Birthday weekend looks like it will get off to a fine and dry start as a ridge of high pressure moves in from the Tasman Sea. More >>