MetService has issued heavy rain and severe gale warnings for New Zealand's South and North Islands, with thousands now experiencing power outages across Wellington and the South Island as the severe weather continues.

New Zealand is preparing for another period of extremely cold weather, with MetService warning of widespread negative temperatures. Residents are advised to expect frosty conditions.

Auckland is currently experiencing freezing temperatures, with MetService predicting a brief warming trend on Thursday before another cold snap arrives for the weekend.

MetService predicts a good chance for everyone to see Matariki or Puanga over the upcoming weekend. The weather is expected to clear in time for stargazing.

MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for the majority of New Zealand's South Island, anticipating flooding and slips as a strong northwest flow moves across the region over the weekend.

MetService has issued orange level heavy rain warnings for parts of New Zealand's South Island, taking effect from Sunday.

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas including Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City, and South Wairarapa, anticipating torrential rain.

MetService has issued red and orange wind and rain warnings across New Zealand's North Island as Cyclone Vaianu nears. Farmers in Northland are preparing for the cyclone while still recovering from previous flood damage, highlighting the ongoing severe weather challenges.

New Zealand is bracing for severe weather, including a Category 2 cyclone expected to hit the northern region and a subtropical low bringing heavy rain and gales, as multiple cyclones are being tracked.

MetService has issued a warning for heavy rain and strong winds for New Zealand's upper North Island, with residents in Northland advised to prepare for possible thunderstorms starting Monday.

MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting adverse conditions for March 25-26.

MetService has issued watches for heavy rain expected to affect Fiordland and far southern Westland due to a slow-moving front.

MetService warns that a cold front moving across New Zealand this weekend will bring heavy rain, severe gales, and snow to various parts of the country.

MetService has issued warnings for snow on roads across New Zealand, while all Cook Strait ferry sailings for Tuesday have been cancelled due to large swell forecasts.

New Zealand is experiencing heavy showers in the north and severe frosts in the south, with MetService reporting a record low of -6.3C at Mount Cook on Sunday morning.

MetService is likely to upgrade its rain watch for Wairarapa, as rainfall peaked at 70mm in South Wairarapa and Wellington, with more precipitation expected.

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for New Zealand's South Island, with MetService indicating that further warnings and watches for potential flooding and slips could be issued over the weekend.

New Zealand's national weather service, MetService, has issued a warning to the public regarding the emergence of deceptive AI-generated weather maps. The agency is urging caution to prevent misinformation and ensure accurate weather reporting.

An article delves into the warnings issued by MetService for Cyclone Vaianu, examining whether they were life-saving calls or influenced by "woke" weather fears.

Northland, New Zealand, is under an orange heavy rain warning, while MetService is also tracking tropical cyclones in the South Pacific, including Vaianu. Additionally, Tropical Cyclone Maila is now posing an increasing threat to Queensland, Australia, this weekend.

A deep sub-tropical low-pressure system has shifted east, clearing Northland while moving towards the Bay of Plenty and the South Island, according to MetService.

MetService will now display warning banners on its website to keep the public better informed during times of tsunami risk.

MetService has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms expected to hit parts of New Zealand's North Island, with up to 40mm of rainfall per hour anticipated in several regions.

New Zealand's MetService reports one of the warmest Julys on record, followed by a week of icy, record-breaking low temperatures, with a warmer and wetter weekend now forecast.

MetService has issued snow warnings and strong wind watches for New Zealand, as subantarctic air is being drawn north, leading to bitterly cold conditions.

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wellington, New Zealand, anticipating torrential rain to accompany the storms.

MetService has warned that severe southerly gales are expected to worsen overnight in Wellington, New Zealand, with conditions anticipated to intensify.

Despite the MetService lifting its warnings for the top of New Zealand's South Island, road closures and warnings remain in effect. This indicates ongoing disruptions and hazardous conditions on the roads.

MetService reports that the wild weather affecting New Zealand is beginning to subside, although wind warnings are still in effect for some areas.

MetService has issued red and orange wind and rain warnings across New Zealand's North Island as Cyclone Vaianu nears, prompting thousands of citizens to evacuate. Farmers in Northland are preparing for the cyclone while still recovering from previous flood damage, with warnings of potential coastal floods and landslides.

MetService severe weather update: April 9  NZ Herald

MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for New Zealand's Northland region and a heavy rain watch for Auckland, Coromandel, and Bay of Plenty.

MetService has indicated a strong likelihood that several regions in New Zealand will be upgraded to red heavy rain warnings as a damaging storm continues to sweep across the country, raising concerns about potential flooding.

MetService has issued its midday weather update for New Zealand on March 9, providing current meteorological conditions and forecasts for the day.