Weather: Rain and wind to hit South Island this weekend, warnings and watches issued
A strong wind watch for Southland, inland Otago and western Clutha comes into effect from 9pm tomorrow and…
Two Hawke’s Bay events postponed as first of the June rain arrives
Postponed are the planned sinking of decommissioned trawler the Twofold Bay to create an artificial reef and diving…
Patchy fog to hit Auckland tonight, MetService issues rain and wind watches for South Island
Meanwhile, heavy rain watches are in place for the Westland ranges and Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound, and…
Auckland Airport fog returns as parts of South Island brace for heavy rain and wind
Foggy morning conditions are set to continue for parts of the country as a wet and wild weather…
Orange warnings as downpours, thunderstorms forecast for North Island
Further west, a heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty areas from Whakatāne westwards, including…
Bay of Plenty weather: Rockfall shuts SH2 through Waioweka Gorge
A tree is down blocking SH30, near Rotorua. Photo / Supplied Meanwhile, rainfall totals in the region have…
Home evacuated as floods close roads in Tasman district amid ‘extreme’ rainfall
Shattock said weather conditions seemed to be “dying down” and everyone was “safe and sound”. “The current situation…
King’s Birthday weather: MetService warns of heavy rain and gales hitting North Island overnight
STORY CONTINUES Heavy rain and gales have drifted up from the south overnight with a band of rain…
Northland rain warning: MetService flags risk of upgrade to red alert
MetService meteorologist Paris Marshall said Northland is already experiencing heavy rain, including 30mm in one hour at Kaitaia…
King’s Birthday weekend weather: Heavy rain warnings for South Island as subtropical air hits
While the rain will be the main concern in warning areas, much of the country is also set…
Drought-affected farmers welcome significant rainfall but some miss out
Central West farmer Tom Tourle spent the night in the tractor, only pulling up at 2am after a…
Calm autumn spell breaks as wintry shift brings rain and icy roads to lower South Island
Wotherspoon said some inland areas battered by days of freezing fog and frosts could welcome the change. Places…