Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the cards for parts of North Island
The school holidays is forecast to end on a sodden note for many, with thunderstorms and heavy rain…
‘Bitter night’ for parts of South Island
It has been a “bitter night” for parts of the South Island as plummeting temperatures brought snow and…
Digital billboards to display MetService severe weather warnings
More than 500 digital billboards across New Zealand will now display MetService’s real-time warning information, alongside safety messaging…
High wind alert for Akl Harbour Bridge, gales for central and southern NZ
Motorists are being advised to take care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow afternoon as strong winds are…
Rain warnings as front moves across North Island
Several warnings for rain have been issued as a front slowly makes its way across parts of the…
West Coast weather radar out for ‘extended period’ after lightning strike
A West Coast weather radar is expected to be out of action for an “extended period” after a…
Slip closes West Coast highway, heavy downpours for lower North
More wild weather is expected to impact isolated parts of the country today, with MetService warning of significant…
Spring weather ‘with some oomph’ for school holidays
Kiwis kicking off their school holidays today should brace for a turbulent week of spring weather, with a…
Strong winds hit Canterbury overnight, power outages reported
Extreme winds have hit exposed parts of Canterbury this morning, MetService says. A rare red level strong wind…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
Lightning strike causes ‘significant damage’ to radar tower near Hokitika
A weather radar tower has been damaged after being struck by a bolt of lightning near Hokitika yesterday…