Weather Updates
Cyclone Vaianu, Evening Briefing, Sunday 12 April
Vaianu moves on, leaving significant damage in its wake
Cyclone Vaianu has tracked across the northern North Island and is n...
Cyclone Vaianu: we all got through the night
Cyclone Vaianu has tracked down the upper North Island overnight, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and widespread power cuts...
Marine Weather Report, New Zealand
Issued Friday 10 April 2026. Based on MetService forecasts and warnings current as of midday Friday.
Cyclone Vaianu bearing down on New Zealand — stay off the water this weekend
A wet and windy week is already underway across the North Island, but the bigger story is what's coming. Cyclone Vaianu is on...
Weather: Heavy rain warnings and watches for upper North Island
MetService says a tropical cyclone could potentially head towards New Zealand within the next week.
There are now two trop...
Mobile emergency notification: Just arrived in Paihia
Weather conditions have intensified rapidly across the Northland coast this evening, with severe thunderstorms now embedded w...
Latest MetService weather warnings and watches
This is the latest weather advice from MetService.
A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow precedes a tropical low...
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 Bay from 10am.
Northlan...
Weekend marine weather outlook for New Zealand
Understanding the pattern
The main weather pattern this weekend is a contrast between calm northern seas and far rougher con...
Weather report for kiwi boaties
Issued Monday 1 December
A complex and very active weather pattern is setting up across New Zealand this week, with several ...
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 rou...
Last night a stunning aurora lights up southern skies
An aurora lit up skies at the southern end of the country overnight.
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 Se...
RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service activated
The South Pacific cyclone season officially starts today, 1 November and will run through to April 2026.
Meteorologists ar...
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 northeas...
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 t...
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 south...
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 paus...
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. Howeve...
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...
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 an...
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 Ne...
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 i...
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...
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 forec...
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 so...
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...
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 looki...
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 pleasant...
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 ma...