Rural Weather News and Information

Much of the country can expect rain at some point today - with heavier rainfalls set to impact those in the south. A rain band crosses the North Island today and early tomorrow; bringing with it rainy periods this evening and tonight...

The upper North Island has been pounded by constant heavy rain overnight, with widespread surface flooding presenting treacherous conditions for morning commuters.The Coromandel region has had the worst of it, copping 130mm of rain...

Gale-force winds and heavy downpours are pummelling Auckland and parts of the North Island - and they're set to continue this morning.It comes after one person died when a yacht they were in sank 20km north of Cape Brett, off...