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Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds for much of country
A heavy rain warning is currently in place for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti and Coromandel, and for Hawke's B...

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Weekend marine weather outlook for New Zealand
Understanding the pattern
The main weather pattern this weekend is a contrast between calm northern...

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Weather report for kiwi boaties
Issued Monday 1 December
A complex and very active weather pattern is setting up across New Zealand...

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Watch out boaties! Marine conditions first: Heavy rain warnings expand across northern regions
Boaties face a challenging 24 hours as a humid northeasterly flow and a slow moving front bring rain...

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Last night a stunning aurora lights up southern skies
An aurora lit up skies at the southern end of the country overnight.

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Summer weather: Warm, humid days, with chance of heavy rain
Warm, humid weather is on the way for early summer, with a chance of heavy rain for parts of the cou...

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RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service activated
The South Pacific cyclone season officially starts today, 1 November and will run through to April 2...

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Take cover! Heavy weather looms as rain, wind and swell bear down
A powerful front moving east across the country is expected to bring significant rainfall and...

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Abysmal boating conditions as School Holidays end
Boating forecast across New Zealand until Tuesday 15th July: dangerous winds, heavy rain, and strong...

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Cook Strait crossings cancelled as rough weather hammers ferry schedules
Swells up to 7 metres and gale-force southerlies force ferry operators to suspend services until Fri...

Severe Weather Hits North Island: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
The northern parts of New Zealand’s North Island are bracing for a day of severe weather as a low-pr...

Severe weather halts Cook Strait ferry services
Strong winds and large swells across the Cook Strait have forced both the Interislander and Bluebrid...

Cool, Wet Start to 2025 with Bright Spots Ahead
The wet and cool weather marking the start of 2025 is set to linger over the weekend for much of Aot...

Heavy Rain Warning for Wairoa District: Prepare for Wet and Challenging Conditions
The MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Wairoa District, with a significant a...

Rain eases for East Coast as New Zealand looks forward to a sunny weekend
Heavy rain that has soaked the east coast of the North Island is set to taper off today (Friday), pa...

La Niña’s Impact on the Pacific Ocean and Pacific Islands: What New Zealand Can Expect This Summer
As we approach the summer of 2024, climatologists are closely monitoring La Niña’s potential impact ...

Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast
After yesterday's still weather during the mid-afternoon, and the hours of delays this caused, final...

Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning
Weather Conditions in Auckland
Auckland is currently experiencing strong southwest winds, with g...

Bad Weather Results In Racing Being Abandoned For The Day
Earlier in the day, meteorologists had predicted inclement weather, including rain and lightning. U...

Day 4 Schedule
Today we will see five races, a few good match-ups and with the weather forecast looking to deliver ...

Light Winds Predicted for Tomorrow’s America’s Cup Racing
After Friday's disappointing cancelation of races 2-4 due to low winds, day 3 of the Louis...

Weather for Day 1 – Louis Vuitton Cup
What will the weather be for Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins? Thursday in Barcelona (our...

Weather Outlook for Sunday in Barcelona
This Sunday, Barcelona is set to experience a mix of summer warmth and sporadic cloud cover. The da...
18/10/24: Weather Warnings across New Zealand today
Today, New Zealand is facing significant weather challenges, particularly along its coastal and mar...













