Today, after a three-month open beta period, MetService - New Zealand’s national weather authority - has launched its new website. Metservice.com is one of the most popular New Zealand based websites, ...

FISHERMAN'S FRIEND: A new marine weather app can help predict conditions for those heading out fishing or just having some summer fun on the water. A new MetService Marine weather app designed for ...

From next Monday the MetService marine forecasts will have their range extended to cover a five-day period. This will help mariners plan safer trips. The new extended outlooks, funded by the New ...

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Boaties heading out to sea have another tool at hand to help with marine forecasts and safety information - through their smartphones. MetService and Maritime New Zealand have joined forces to bring ...

Flooding and heavy rainfall in the North Island have been matched by another climate-related extreme event in the South Island – marine heatwaves. Water temperatures above 18C have been forecast by ...

Beachgoers in the lower half of the country can rejoice, with an approaching marine heatwave expected to bring “balmy sea temperatures”. However, the warm ocean temperatures could also result in more ...

We know the oceans are warming, but we have fewer measurements in coastal waters where most fisheries and aquaculture operate. Now the fishing industry is helping scientists to track the changes. The ...

MetService has issued a marine warning of gale force winds expected around the upper North Island that has woken to heavy gusts and rain this morning. The alert warns of “very rough seas” from Brett, ...

Bluebridge sailings to and from Wellington and Picton have been cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions. Photo: ROBERT KITCHIN / THE POST Prefer us on Google Some Cook Strait ferries have ...