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Yet another large Tasman Sea low coming as winter winds down

Updated 8:40am — They have been relentless for the past month – and this coming weekend will be no different…

Tuesday’s national forecast

A mix of sunny periods and some cloud in a line from Taranaki through to the Bay of Plenty today,…

Road closed to Akaroa

Flooding has caused the road to be closed to Akaroa near Little River this evening as of 3.30pm. There is…

Persistent rain for Christchurch and surrounds

The rain since yesterday morning has been quite persistent about Christchurch city and hasn’t let up yet although should ease…

US hurricane forecast revised, increased

On top of the record-smashing heat and historic drought, the US now has yet another weather threat. The hurricane season…

Heavy rain update

Low pressure, currently centred right over central New Zealand, will continue to bring heavy rain to parts of the country….

Monday’s national forecast

A mix of cloudy and sunny areas for most in the North Island today, expect the odd shower at times…

Your Monday outlook

It will be difficult to find a dry slice of Aotearoa tomorrow. Heavy rain will be likely for Christchurch and…

An unsettled week ahead for many

The low currently driving our wet weather will make its way across the country late tomorrow and Tuesday.  That means…

Heavy rain update

Waikato, Central Plateau and eastern Bay of Plenty are all seeing patches of heavy rain this morning.  General rainfall covers…

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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…