This week's weather in one word - southerlies

Last week saw the country divided in half with the lower South Island having settled conditions while places in the North Island were seeing heightened thunderstorm activity with a couple of tornadoes making an appearance.

Cold change to reset temperatures but not below "normal" for all

This week a colder southerly flow will dominate the country but you may be surprised to learn that even with this injection of cold, a number of regions will have "normal" temperatures for this time of year during the warmest part of the day (afternoons usually).

Plan ahead to stay safe on school holiday journeys in Northland - NZTA

With the start of school holidays next week and winter weather starting to settle in, motorists in Auckland and Northland are reminded to adjust their driving to keep themselves and other road users safe.

Police commend boaties for preparedness

The Wellington Police Maritime Unit today responded to a report of a sinking vessel with two men on board.

Around 12.20pm Police were notified of a jet boat that was sinking in Wellington Harbour.

More rain on the way for the Coromandel - watch for slips

It’s going to be another rough night for the Coromandel and with the possibility of more slips on our roads, motorists are advised to take extreme care driving tonight and in the morning.

Water restrictions relaxed for Omanaia-Rawene

Level 3 water restrictions for Omanaia and Rawene are being reduced to Level 2 after flows in the stream that supplies the two communities exceeded minimum consented flows for more than 10 days.

Heavy rain into heart of Auckland's water shortage - Weather Watch

Saturating downpours slid down Northland and Auckland overnight with dawn revealing sunny skies for half of Auckland while heavy rain moves southwards over the Hunua Ranges and water catchment dams - it is a fantastic set up and is the first true wet event this year for many.

Council reduces expenditure - Environment Southland

Environment Southland is striving to make considerable savings on its expenditure for the Annual Plan 2020-2021 ahead of its adoption next week.

Council makes it easier for Aucklanders to collect rainwater

Auckland Council has announced it is scrapping resource consent fees for the installation of rainwater tanks at residential properties.

Heavy rain forecast for late Wednesday onwards - council

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Wednesday night and Thursday, extending through to Saturday.