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Drought affected Hawke’s Bay finally has actual rain on the way (+5 Maps)

A large low is moving in this weekend and brings heavy rain risks into both main islands, with northern and…

Friday’s national forecast – Rain in the north tonight (+8 maps)

An easterly quarter airflow lies over the South Island today meanwhile there is a slack pressure gradient further north, this…

Heavy rain risks this weekend in both main islands as large low arrives

A large Tasman Sea low will tap into moisture-rich sub-tropical air and bring heavy rain in to both the North…

Thursday’s national forecast – Showers for most (+8 maps)

A westerly airflow lies over the North Island today meanwhile south to southwesterly winds are further south. Showers for most…

VIDEO: Big low this weekend affects both NZ and Australia

A low pressure system is bringing showers to NZ today but is clearing away slowly – just in time for…

Wednesday’s national forecast – Showers and some fog (+8 maps)

A broad area of low pressure is bringing showers to western parts of the country today, also the far south….

Travelling to Mystery Creek, or anywhere else this week? Check the NZ Fog Forecaster first!

Fog at this time of the year is common and can impact flights and travel plans. If you’re heading away…

VIDEO: Colder change for the South Island this week, low coming this weekend

Tuesday is warmer than average nationwide today with the West Coast over 8 degrees above normal in some places. Showers…

Tuesday’s national forecast – Showers or rain in the west and south (+8 maps)

A broad area of low pressure centred over the South Island today brings a bit of dreary weather to New…

VIDEO: Fieldays forecast plus NZ’s outlook as two lows roll through

Two large low pressure systems are moving through NZ over the coming week with the first today and the second…

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Meteors – Your Eyewitness Reports!

WeatherWatch.co.nz receives meteor reports from all over New Zealand and the globe, 24/7/365. **CASUAL COMMENTS**If you’ve seen something in the…

Latest: Gabrielle approaches NZ (+25 Maps)

The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle will be felt across much of the North Island today, especially later in the day,…

Cyclone Gabrielle strengthening as it slowly passes Great Barrier Island (20+ maps)

12:15am Tuesday NZDT — Cyclone Gabrielle’s movement has slowed to an absolute crawl near Great Barrier Island. The longer the…