
Fine and sunny weekend ahead
Most of the country is in for fine weather this weekend, with just a small risk of an isolated shower for Auckland's Santa Parade, Metservice says.
Most of the country is in for fine weather this weekend, with just a small risk of an isolated shower for Auckland's Santa Parade, Metservice says.
The two mountaineers who died on Mt Taranaki had little chance of surviving for two nights and a day in their shallow hole in the hard snow and freezing wind, says a leading local guide.
Another soaking is ahead for most of the country this weekend, with only the west coast of the South Island escaping the deluge.
A fast-moving cold front will bring thunderstorms, squalls and even isolated tornadoes on Tuesday, a forecaster has warned.
New Zealand will provide a further $6 million to help Samoa recover from its most devastating cyclone in 21 years.
MetService says its weather forecasts for Auckland will be improved with the announcement yesterday of a "substantial" investment and a new team of meteorologists in the country's largest city.
Thunderstorms are being forecast for the lower North Island, with the possibility of hail greater than 20mm in diameter and wind gusts of 110kmh.
The realities of summer are showing in Hawke's Bay as sunburn victims traipsed through medical centres and pharmacies for something to ease the pain.
Northland is in for a drenching this weekend, as the remnants of Cyclone Evan brush the country.
Kiwis will be able to fire up the barbecues and set up the cricket sets this Christmas, with sunny weather forecast for much of the country. WeatherWatch.co.nz has today released its Chrismas Day forecast, which predicts high temperatures and sunshine
Next week, Kiwi musician Jason Kerrison will sit around a bonfire in the Far North strumming a guitar with friends - preparing for the end of time.
Parts of the North Island are being warned to brace for possible slips and surface flooding as a low brings rain to much of the country today.
Flying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.
A cold snap has brought a dusting of snow to parts of the South Island as the country braces for more unseasonably chilly weather over the long weekend.
New Zealanders may have to pack their umbrellas for the upcoming long weekend, with wet and windy weather forecast for much of the country on Saturday.