Watches upgraded to warnings as heavy rain, severe gales loom
Severe weather is sweeping across parts of the South Island and lower North Island, with multiple watches upgraded…
Wet weather and strong winds to return later this week
The intense weather may be gone for now – but MetService is forecasting wet weather and strengthening winds…
Strong winds cut power to thousands across North Island
Thousands across the upper North Island have woken up to power outages after strong winds bore down overnight,…
Heavy rain, blustery winds in store for upper North Island
Time to bring out the brolly – heavy rain and blustery winds are in store for the upper…
Stargazers wake early for glimpse of blood moon
Early risers had an opportunity to bask in the crimson glow of the blood moon this morning. Scroll…
Mostly clear skies set stage for total lunar eclipse
Stargazers in inland South Island regions are in for a treat tomorrow morning, with clear skies forecast to…
Mostly clear skies set stage for total lunar eclipse
Stargazers in inland South Island regions are in for a treat tomorrow morning, with clear skies forecast to…
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…