Good Afternoon - Today is: Saturday, 18 April 2026 13:38:29 NZST
FORECAST:
Rain likely. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. High 19C. Winds NNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm. It feels like 16.9°C. A waterproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:39:02. Updated in seconds
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18 Apr 2026 1:10PM: Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island (rnz.co.nz) 1/10
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18 Apr 2026 12:48PM: Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with 'multiple faults' (rnz.co.nz) 2/10
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18 Apr 2026 11:10AM: Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked - Police (rnz.co.nz) 3/10
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18 Apr 2026 7:55AM: Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland? (rnz.co.nz) 4/10
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18 Apr 2026 6:43AM: Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform (rnz.co.nz) 5/10
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18 Apr 2026 5:08AM: How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are) (rnz.co.nz) 6/10
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18 Apr 2026 5:08AM: Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed (rnz.co.nz) 7/10
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18 Apr 2026 5:03AM: Minister Chris Bishop 'unhappy' investigation into police breath testing taking so long (rnz.co.nz) 8/10
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17 Apr 2026 9:35PM: Northland driver John Le Noel sentenced for death of cyclist Matthew Howard at Ĺkaihau (rnz.co.nz) 9/10
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17 Apr 2026 9:15PM: Educators call on crown to pause contentious changes to Waitangi Treaty obligations (rnz.co.nz) 10/10
Station Is Online Updated: 13:39:02 18/04/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 92 days 18 hours Prgm Up: 92 days 18 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57
Rain likely. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. High 19C. Winds NNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm. Chance of Rain: 100%
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 2min 27s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 13:39:02 18/04/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 92 days 18 hours Prgm Up: 92 days 18 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57