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‘Major change is expected’: 30C Labour Weekend scorcher before storm
Heavy rain and fierce winds could disrupt Labour Day journeys across the South Island.
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Global Dairy Trade auction prices rise 2.5% despite lift in production
Result expected to put upward pressure on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price forecast.
MetService morning weather update: October 21, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 21, 2026. Video / Newstalk ZB
MetService morning weather update: October 20, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 20, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: October 19, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 19, 2026. Video / MetService
Aitutaki braces for Tropical Cyclone Wati
Aitutaki’s island council has activated its emergency operations centre.
Tropical cyclone looms in the Pacific as MetService tracks 'unlikely' NZ risk
Category one Tropical Cyclone Wati is moving southeast in Cook Islands waters.
Fast-growing wildfires engulf California mansions
Fire danger is expected to continue all weekend.
Frosts return as temperatures drop to 2C this weekend
Temperatures will fall sharply overnight despite clear skies and sunny days.
Frosty Sunday start as weekend weather improves
Southerlies keep temperatures down before conditions improve on Saturday, with a frosty start and a pleasant afternoon for many on Sunday.
Cook Islanders urged to get ready for potential cyclone
Experts say a weather system may become a category 1 cyclone within 12-18 hours.
Cyclone alert in force for Cook Islands as tropical depression intensifies
TD01F was about 352km north of Suwarrow at 8am local time.
Drier Gisborne summer forecast, but farmers and vintners welcome warmer weather
Wrights has planted 3000 vines better suited to a warmer climate.
'Winter wonderland': Spring snow as cold snap sees temperatures tumble across both islands
One skifield posted photos of fresh snowfall amid the chilly change.
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday, October 16. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: October 16, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 16, 2026. Video / MetService
Spring cold snap: 10cm of snow to cover alpine pass and flooding hits roads
Flooding earlier reduced SH3 through the Awakino Gorge to one lane.
MetService morning weather update: October 15, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 15, 2026. Video / MetService
Severe wind watch: 100km/h gusts expected across Wellington
MetService says the watch has a moderate chance of becoming a warning.
Up to 11 tropical cyclones forecast as El Niño strengthens
At least four could reach severe category 3 strength or higher.
MetService morning weather update: October 14, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 14, 2026. Video / MetService
Snow possible for both islands this week after balmy temperatures
Christchurch Central was warmest today, reaching 24C.
MetService morning weather update: October 13, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 13, 2026. Video / MetService
Southern Ocean chill to halve temperatures as front sweeps up NZ
After days of balmy weather, a cold front is bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
MetService morning weather update: October 12, 2026
MetService morning weather update: October 12, 2026. Video / MetService
Warm, wet start before Southern Ocean change bears down on NZ
A marked temperature drop is coming by Thursday.
27C to 13C: Weather whiplash as rain, cooler temperatures to sweep up NZ
Christchurch and Ashburton to hit 27C on Tuesday – then plunge to 13C on Thursday.
MetService weekend weather update: Friday, October 9th, 2026
MetService weekend weather update: Friday, October 9th, 2026.
Weather Outlook: Weather turns patchy for weekend travel | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Your MetService weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats, Friday, October 9. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Warm, drizzly finish to school holidays as temperatures rise above 20C
Ashburton and Christchurch are forecast to reach about 24C.