Category: weather
-
New Zealand Braces for Snowy, Blustery Week
New Zealand's MetService is forecasting an active start to the week with snow and strong winds affecting both the South and North Islands. A band of rain is moving up the South Island today, followed by showery conditions. Snow is…
WeatherDisastersTransportation MetServiceSouth IslandNorth IslandSnowfall WarningMetService New Zealand
-
MetService: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Expected
The MetService has issued its severe weather outlook, noting a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Wednesday, August 20, through Saturday, August 23, 2025. According to the outlook, a strong, cold southerly flow will ease over the…
-
Snow Expected to Hit South Island and Central North Island
Snow is expected to affect many South Island areas above about 200 metres on Tuesday 19 August 2025. The central North Island high country is also likely to be affected by snow above about 900 metres. According to MetService, the…
Weather MetServiceSouth IslandNorth IslandSnowGalesMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
Media Monitor: Protests Confront Minister Jones Over Fast-Track Projects
RNZ is reporting that protesters confronted Resources Minister Shane Jones in Whangārei over fast-track projects. It said up to 100 demonstrators braved driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects. These projects are currently undergoing the…
Politics and GovernmentSportHealthWeather RNZShane JonesWhangāreiFast-track ConsentingHamish KerrTall BlacksAsia CupRNZ News
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for South Island
The MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting snow in many South Island areas above 400 metres on Monday, August 18, 2025. The advisory notes that the expected snow and cold temperatures could endanger livestock and create hazardous driving…
-
Media Monitor: RNZ on Parliament Sprinkler Risk, Cold Case
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a Treasury report indicates Parliament's sprinklers are at risk of failing due to old, leaky pipework. Parliamentary Service acknowledged the risk but assured that the building's fire protection remains fully operational and compliant. In…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessSportWeatherLaw EnforcementAgricultureGeneral PoliticsLegal ParliamentSprinklersTreasury ReportDNAAlicia O'ReillyProtestsRugby ChampionshipRNZ News
-
Earthquake Hits Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on August 15, 2025, at 07:14:31 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 65.022S, 177.869E. Its location was…
WorldWeatherDisastersAustralasia EarthquakeBalleny IslandsSeismologyUSGSGeological SurveyNatural disasterUSGS Earthquake Reports
-
New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather as Front Approaches
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:51am on Friday, August 15, 2025, indicates a series of weather events affecting New Zealand. A front, preceded by a strong northwesterly flow and followed by cold southwesterlies, is expected to move…
Weather MetServiceSouth IslandNorth IslandGalesSnowMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
New Zealand Weather Alert: Possible Severe Conditions August 16-19
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:01am on Thursday, August 14, 2025, indicates potential severe weather conditions affecting various parts of New Zealand. On Saturday, August 16, a trough approaches the Far North, while a front preceded by…
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until Sunday
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:19 am on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, indicates a low risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand until Sunday, August 17. A ridge of high pressure is expected to cover…
-
New Zealand Weather Update: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until the Weekend
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 8:50 am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand through Friday, August 15, 2025. A ridge of high pressure is situated over…
-
Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Cold Snap, Ponzi Scheme, Sea Lion Deaths
RNZ is reporting that much of New Zealand remains gripped by icy cold weather as winter nears its end. It said a cold snap is expected to continue this week. RNZ also reported that a couple in Christchurch allegedly ran…
WeatherBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEconomyLegalAsiaAustralasiaMiddle EastEuropeFinancial MarketsTradeEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsPacificEducation
-
New Zealand Gripped by Cold Southerly Winds and Widespread Frosts This Week
New Zealand is set for a week of cold southerly winds, with widespread frosts expected in most inland and southern areas. A ridge of high pressure south of the country and a low-pressure system to the northeast are driving the…
WeatherAustralasia frostMetServiceDevlin LyndenCanterburyHawke’s BayMetService New Zealand
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until Friday, August 15
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:55 am on Monday, August 11, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand until Friday, August 15, 2025. On Wednesday, August 13, a ridge of high pressure will…
-
High Pressure System Brings Stable Weather to New Zealand
A ridge of high pressure is set to dominate New Zealand's weather, bringing minimal risk of severe conditions across both the North and South Islands. According to the MetService's Severe Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, August 10, 2025, this stable…
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: High Pressure Dominates, Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A ridge of high pressure is set to dominate New Zealand's weather this week, bringing a period of relative calm. According to the MetService's Severe Weather Outlook, issued on Saturday, August 9, 2025, the ridge extends from the Tasman Sea…
Weather MetServiceWeather OutlookHigh Pressure RidgeSouth IslandNorth IslandTasman SeaMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
Media Monitor: Road closures, pet support, and regenerative farming
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories this morning. The Desert Road, also known as State Highway 1 in the North Island, is closed due to snow. Warnings have also been issued for the South Island. Separately, The Big…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherBusinessEntertainmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentMusicTransportationGeneral Weather Desert RoadState Highway 1Big Hearts ProjectPetstock FoundationNZ Food NetworkGreen Partyregenerative farmingRNZ News
-
Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for August 10-15
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures from August 10th to 15th, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures may be rescheduled due to bad weather, with updates provided every Friday. For daily updates, motorists…
-
MetService: Low Confidence of Severe Gales in Eastern North Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:44 am on Friday, August 8, 2025, indicates a low confidence level for severe southerly gales in specific regions. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, a deep low east of the North Island…
-
Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected in Eastern New Zealand
A low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is expected to bring unsettled weather to eastern parts of central New Zealand, according to MetService. The forecast, issued at 9:57 am on Thursday, August 7, 2025, highlights the potential for…
-
Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:29 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, indicates unsettled conditions for much of New Zealand. A trough of low pressure is expected to move north, bringing rain to central and northern areas.…
-
Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected Across New Zealand
A trough of low pressure is set to move north over central and northern New Zealand, bringing unsettled conditions and rain to many areas, according to MetService. The Severe Weather Outlook, issued at 9:07am on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, highlights…
-
Severe Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected Across New Zealand
A trough of low pressure moving from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring unsettled weather to New Zealand from Thursday, August 7, through Sunday, August 10, 2025. Issued at 9:23am on Tuesday, August 5, the MetService outlook indicates strengthening…
WeatherAustralasiaDisasters MetServiceSouth IslandNorth IslandSevere Weather OutlookTasman SeaMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
New Zealand Weather: Dry Start, Rain and Cold Change Expected This Week
New Zealand can expect a mixed bag of weather this week, starting with cool, dry conditions before rain spreads across the country. According to MetService, the week will begin with wintry temperatures and frosty nights, particularly in the lower South…
WeatherAustralasiaGeneral Weather MetServiceSilvia MartinoNorth IslandSouth IslandRoad Snowfall WarningsMetService New Zealand
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:19 am on Monday, August 4, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, as a ridge moves slowly east. However, a trough of low pressure approaching…
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Trough Approaching with Potential for Strong Winds and Snow
A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring settled weather to southern and central New Zealand on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, while easterlies and showers affect the north. The risk of severe weather is minimal. MetService reports that on…
Weather MetServiceSouth IslandNorth IslandSevere WeatherFiordlandMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand Covers Māori Wardens, Cyberbullying
Radio New Zealand is reporting that in the 1970s, the Māori Wardens were described as 'a form of apartheid' and efforts were made to eliminate them. RNZ also reports that young people are harmed by viewing appearance-related cyberbullying, even when…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesBusinessSportWeatherAustralasiaNational PartyGeneral PoliticsLaw Enforcement
-
New Zealand Weather Outlook: Settled Conditions Expected for Most Regions
A large ridge of high pressure is expected to bring settled weather to much of New Zealand, according to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The outlook covers Monday, August 4, to Thursday, August 7.…
-
Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Petition Calls for End to Misleading Supermarket Pricing
Consumer NZ is reporting that a petition calling for an end to misleading supermarket pricing is close to reaching its goal. It said New Zealanders will be able to use their cards or phones without incurring surcharges from May 2026.…
BusinessScience & TechnologyWeatherPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaEconomyComputers and InternetEnergyTradeGeneral WeatherFederal Government
-
Media Monitor: Passport Fraud, Sham Marriage, and Political Conference
RNZ is reporting on several stories, including the longest jail term in New Zealand history for passport fraud and a sham marriage. An Auckland judge handed down the sentence. RNZ's money correspondent is answering questions about whether a partner can…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalWeatherEconomyState Governments Passport FraudSham MarriageJail TermChristopher LuxonNational Party ConferenceLocal Government NominationsAucklandRNZ News