New Year’s Eve forecast: Where to find the best weather around the country

As the countdown to 2026 approaches, the South Island is emerging as one of the better places to be for New Year’s ...

New Year’s Day weather: Thunderstorm watch in place for much of the South Island

Downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.

Thunderstorm watch lifted as South Island hit with intense storms

The severe thunderstorm watch that had been in place for several parts of the South Island has now been lifted. Regions ...

Heavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islands

Doom and gloom are forecast for Boxing Day with heavy rain set to batter most of the country and North Island shoppers facing ...
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South Island weather: Heat alerts canned, orange heavy rain warnings issued

MetService has cancelled two heat alerts for two South Island towns. The east of the South Island is preparing for a hot day with temperatures predicted to reach the high 20s in some areas. MetService ...
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Tracking the windy & wet weather, then the next anticyclone

A depression west of the upper North Island is helping bring rain and strong winds to parts of New Zealand, today, tonight ...

Weather: Rainfall of up to 100mm, severe thunderstorms possible for South Island

Parts of the South Island are welcoming the New Year with heavy rain warnings and severe thunderstorm watches.

Power outages, heavy rain and strong gales as wild weather heads south

With heavy traffic and bad weather expected over the New Year period, police are urging revellers heading to Rhythm and Vines ...