Daniel Corbett says the long weekend looks good for getting outside.

Looking good for the long weekend – is El Nino about to make itself felt?

Temperatures will be quite pleasant in the 20s, says 1News weather expert Daniel Corbett. Some places could frequent the mid-20s at times.

Thu, Oct 22

Tropical cyclone Vaianu cut a swathe between Fiji and New Zealand in April this year.

How super El Nino will impact NZ this Pacific cyclone season

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett on the outlook for the coming storm forecast.

Thu, Oct 15

1:08

Daniel Corbett explains how this spring will have a different look to previous ones.

Daniel Corbett - here's what our intensifying El Niño spring will look like

Our resident forecaster and meteorologist explains what to expect as we head into the new season.

Sun, Aug 30

Winter sports hit Dunedin streets as the snow blanketed the city.

Dan Corbett: This cold snap is just getting started

1News weather expert Dan Corbett warns of even colder weather to come over the next few days.

Tue, Aug 4

0:46

Dan Corbett's winter outlook: This one could be interesting

Dan Corbett's winter outlook: This one could be interesting

Some of the talk around this winter is that is has the potential to be a super El Nino, writes 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.

Sat, May 30

There's been a lot happening in our weather patterns in recent weeks.

Daniel Corbett: Why the weather's been so crazy, and what comes next

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett explains what's been happening with recent weather events.

Wed, Apr 22

Vaianu's forecast track as of April 9.

Daniel Corbett: 'Intense' cyclone threatens torrential rain and damaging winds

1News meteorologist Daniel Corbett explains the impact the approaching tropical storm will have on New Zealand.

Fri, Apr 10

5:22

Daniel Corbett is predicting a mixed bag.

Easter holiday outlook: Pack the sunglasses, raincoat and maybe an extra layer

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett sets the scene for the long weekend.

Wed, Apr 1

March 2026
Daniel Corbett has been in the business for almost 40 years.

Daniel Corbett: ‘What's going on with the weather?’ Good question

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says he has has seen the weather change dramatically in his time as a meteorologist and broadcaster.

Fri, Mar 27

1:31

February 2026
Waitangi weekend weather: Get the BBQ ready and head for the beach

Waitangi weekend weather: Get the BBQ ready and head for the beach

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says the forecast is looking good for the long weekend other than a few passing showers.

Wed, Feb 4

1:32

January 2026
A weak La Nina has complicated the weather patterns this summer.

Daniel Corbett: It’s been a hit and miss summer, expect more of the same

Summer is fining up at last but it’ll stay changeable, says 1News weather expert Daniel Corbett.

Sat, Jan 17

November 2025
Summer outlook: Bet on more rain in the run-up to Christmas

Summer outlook: Bet on more rain in the run-up to Christmas

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett sets out what we can expect from the first month of summer.

November 30, 2025

Daniel Corbett says there's an average of between four and nine tropical cyclones in the southwest Pacific each year.

Cyclone season starts today – what it means for your summer

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett explains what we can expect to see as La Nina takes over.

November 1, 2025

October 2025
Daniel Corbett says what the country experienced was well beyond standard spring gales.

Why the wind was so strong in this week’s wild storm

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett explains why the weather that hit NZ packed such a punch.

October 25, 2025

August 2025
Expect a bit of everything!

Spring outlook: La Nina in play as wintry blasts give way to warmer spells

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says Spring, which officially starts today, is arriving with a bang.

September 1, 2025

1:30

May 2025
Expect a mixed bag of weather this winter.

Daniel Corbett’s winter outlook: Get ready for a wild ride

1News weather expert says our weather pattern is currently in neutral – so we could get a little bit of everything.

June 1, 2025

March 2025
Upper level winds playing a key role in Cyclone Alfred.

Daniel Corbett: Why Cyclone Alfred is a unique storm

Communities in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales have been bracing for the impact of the cyclone.

March 7, 2025

November 2024
December marks the official start of summer. but the weather still isn't guaranteed.

Summer outlook: Grab the sunscreen, but keep raincoat handy

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett looks ahead at the start of the meteorological summer.

November 30, 2024

August 2024
Expect all weathers as the seasons change. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: iStock / 1News)

Spring is here! Buckle in, it could be a wild ride

This Spring could be even more volatile than normal, says 1News weather expert Daniel Corbett.

September 1, 2024

April 2024
El Nino brought NZ a hot summer but is well on the way out.

Winter outlook: We’re moving to La Nina as polar vortex forms

1News meteorologist Daniel Corbett says the El Niño which brought us a hot Summer is fading further into the distance and some proper cold weather is just over the horizon.

April 27, 2024

November 2023
Dan Corbett: El Niño - is the weather finally about to warm up?

Dan Corbett: El Niño - is the weather finally about to warm up?

On the first day of meteorological summer, 1News weather expert Daniel Corbett explains why El Niño is yet to bring some places the expected warm and dry weather.

December 1, 2023

September 2023
The early spring weather has been a series of extremes so far

Explainer

Dan Corbett: Why has early spring been so extreme this year?

1News weather expert Dan Corbett explains what’s caused record high temperatures followed by flooding and snow across the country.

September 23, 2023

Dan Corbett: El Niño and what it might mean for spring and summer

Dan Corbett: El Niño and what it might mean for spring and summer

1News' meteorologist looks at what could be some big changes to Aotearoa's weather patterns in the coming months.

September 1, 2023

April 2023
Tornado and lightning over field.

What’s causing the mini-tornadoes hitting NZ?

1News weather expert Dan Corbett explains what’s happening to cause the tornadoes we’ve seen across NZ.

April 11, 2023

1:32

September 2020
1 NEWS meteorologist Dan Corbett explains.

Explainer

What’s causing the extreme temperatures that are helping fuel wildfires in the United States?

1 NEWS meteorologist Dan Corbett explains.

September 15, 2020