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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, poor visibility and rougher conditions across th...
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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 country.
In its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook, E...
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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 2026.
Meteorologists are predicting five to nine...
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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 strong north to northeast winds to many regions f...
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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 swells make conditions treacherous.
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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 Friday
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-pressure system moves southward, bringing heavy rain...
Severe weather halts Cook Strait ferry services
Strong winds and large swells across the Cook Strait have forced both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services to pause operations, creating si...
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 Aotearoa New Zealand. However, pockets of settled wea...
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 amount of rain expected to fall over a 16-hour peri...
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), paving the way for drier and sunnier conditions acro...
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 on Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Though early p...
Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast
After yesterday's still weather during the mid-afternoon, and the hours of delays this caused, finally reaching a crescendo in the evening with very h...
Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning
Weather Conditions in Auckland
Auckland is currently experiencing strong southwest winds, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h (50 knots), making it ...
Bad Weather Results In Racing Being Abandoned For The Day
Earlier in the day, meteorologists had predicted inclement weather, including rain and lightning. Unfortunately, their forecasts proved accurate. A m...
Day 4 Schedule
Today we will see five races, a few good match-ups and with the weather forecast looking to deliver more wind, we will get some speed and a little clo...
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 Vuitton Cup Round Robins is set to be a test of s...
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 Friday morning) is looking OK.
Weather Outlook for Sunday in Barcelona
This Sunday, Barcelona is set to experience a mix of summer warmth and sporadic cloud cover. The day will start off pleasantly warm, with morning tem...
18/10/24: Weather Warnings across New Zealand today
Today, New Zealand is facing significant weather challenges, particularly along its coastal and marine areas. A polar air mass is currently moving up...
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