What to expect from the weather this Father’s Day weekend
MetService says to expect “yo-yoing temperatures” typical of spring across the country this weekend. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris:…
Over 100 callouts as strong winds, rain batter upper North Island
Firefighters were kept busy overnight, attending more than 100 weather-related call-outs as the North Island was battered by…
Severe wind gusts force ‘brief’ Auckland Harbour Bridge closures
Winter’s final day is set to bring strong winds to parts of the country, with MetService issuing a…
Severe gales to batter upper North, Akl Harbour Bridge closures likely
Strong winds are set to hit parts of the country tomorrow, with MetService issuing a string of weather…
Snow closes Desert Road, warnings in south
The North Island’s Desert Road – State Highway 1 – is closed because of snow. MetService has issued…
‘Significant’ temperature drop coming as cold fronts sweep NZ
A series of cold fronts are set to sweep across New Zealand as the weekend approaches, bringing heavy…
Major clean-up of roading network in Bay of Plenty
A severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Gisborne has expired as crews begin to…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Auckland and Northland, with heavy rain and strong winds expected…
Warnings issued across parts of NZ as severe weather approaches
The top of the South Island is in the firing line yet again as an active trough moves…
Red heavy rain warning issued for parts of Tasman
A red heavy rain warning has been issued for the Tasman District about and southeast of Motueka and…
Heavy rain forecast for parts of North Island, upper South Island
Already-sodden areas of Nelson and Tasman are once again forecast to be hit with heavy rain from this…
Several South Taranaki families cut off following floods
Several South Taranaki families remain cut off on Saturday following this week’s flooding. South Taranaki District mayor Phil…