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19 May 2026

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Incoming front expected to bring rain and warmer weather to parts of NZ
A persistent high-pressure system has locked New Zealand’s weather in place, but a major shift by the end of Wednesday is set to bring rain, wind, and a noticeable temperature rise.

Settled but chilly weekend ahead for much of the country
A large high pressure system is expected to bring settled weather for much of the country this weekend, but cold starts and frost are likely in some inland areas.

I was wrong about robot pool cleaners — 7 myths, busted
In my (new!) role as the editor of PCWorld’s growing home robotics category, I was only vaguely aware of robot pool cleaners. And when I did think about them, I assumed they shared many of the same limitations faced by robot vacuums. But after reviewing our existing coverage and speaking...

Six metre swells and flooding risk as consecutive storms hit
MetService has issued a suite of warnings with "no respite" between weather systems moving across the North and South Islands.

Climate Change Commission report urges 'decisive' action as major risks loom
"Decisive" action is needed, a Climate Change Commission report says, with weather already causing "long-lasting hurt, grief and fear".

Weather warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding and slips on the West Coast
Heavy rain was expected for most of the South Island's West Coast through until the weekend.

Heavy rain warnings issued for South Island's west with more severe weather possible
A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in in the Tasman District.

'Significant autumnal change': Wetter, windier weather for South Island this weekend
MetService said rain is expected to arrive tomorrow, with heavier downpours and strong winds from Friday.

Heavy rain and strong gales set to sweep NZ in consecutive fronts
The settled weather is about to end as two fronts bring significant rain to the West Coast and wind to much of the country later this week.

Settled weather set to give way to heavy rain and night-time downpours
Heavy rain is set to lash the west of the South Island later this week as a settled period for most of the country gives way to a wet Wednesday.

Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week
After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains

Spring temperatures to bounce back next week after cold snap
A flip from northerly to southerly winds will bring warmer weather across the UK next week but as Ben Rich explains that does not necessarily mean sunshine.

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

Warm weekend forecast before Arctic air brings cold spell next week
Colder conditions will dominate next week after a brief hit of warmer weather for some this weekend as Matt Taylor explains.

Storm easing in most places, with wind warnings still on the map
MetService says wild weather across the country is starting to ease.

Heavy rain, 140kph winds and huge swells to slam NZ
Two back-to-back weather systems are sweeping across NZ, bringing widespread heavy rain, severe winds and dangerous conditions

Weather systems to lash the South Island one after the other
A relentless weather pattern is expected to funnel heavy rain into the West Coast and Tasman as two systems arrive in quick succession.

Warnings and watches issued as first of two weather fronts reach NZ
This is the first of two fronts that are forecast for Aotearoa as we head into the second half of the week.

Four new gadgets for your next cold weather adventure
With a forecast for cooler weather on the way, here’s how you can stay warm, listen to good music, and take great videos on your next venture into nature.