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Big high pressure system coming for NZ next week (+2 Maps)
A large high, or anti-cyclone, is very slowly drifting towards New Zealand and will finally bring a break to the…
Snow and cold briefly coming, followed by plenty of dry weather heading into next week (+4 Maps)
Another cold snap is coming but compared to a weak ago this one is tame – it’s also likely to…
Weather Video: Wettest in the west, driest in the east
The next several days look unsettled, especially in the South Island with winds swinging from mild west to north west…
OPINION: MetService’s warnings and watches now being diluted by NIWA
After the violent wind storm last week Aucklanders have asked why they weren’t properly warned of the event. MetService did…
Auckland’s power cuts highlight need for better understanding of tree ownership responsibility
A frightening moment for a Vector crew as a massive tree came crashing down next to them just moments after…
Another April week and another Autumn cold blast (+7 MAPS)
We have another unsettled week of weather with two cold changes set to bring more wind, rain, snow and hail…
Weather Video: More cold, wind, rain & snow but plenty of dry, sunny weather this week too
A typical Autumn week this week with winds mostly coming from the westerly quarter but turning more southerly a couple…
How meteorologists forecast the weather
Checking the weather forecast is part of most people’s daily routine. It helps us decide what to wear, what to…
Vector still working around the clock to switch all of Auckland back on after hurricane force winds
Branches heavy enough to crush cars and buildings, roofing iron ripped off and blown at speeds faster than the limit…
Video: Your Weekend Weather and outlook for next week
Much warmer weather is spreading across the North Island for Thursday but another cold change is spreading northwards up the…
