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![Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
![64 flights disrupted by fog at Auckland Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
64 flights disrupted by fog at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport said delays were expected.
![Will travel insurance cover flights disrupted by fog?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Will travel insurance cover flights disrupted by fog?
Weather has disrupted dozens of flights on two days this week; what can travellers claim?
![Travellers stuck on planes as tornadoes head towards Chicago airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Travellers stuck on planes as tornadoes head towards Chicago airport
Travellers were stuck on the tarmac while their phones received tornado warnings.
![Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP
The fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".
![More fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rain
The rain is expected to drench the city for most of today.
![School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.
![Extreme fog blankets Auckland, likely to return tomorrow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Extreme fog blankets Auckland, likely to return tomorrow
Dozens of domestic flights have been affected.
![‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
!['Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecast
People across the upper North Island are being told to brace for severe weather.
!['Unsettled': Showery spells set for Hawke's Bay this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unsettled': Showery spells set for Hawke's Bay this week
There will be some dry spells and normal winter temperatures.
![Wall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidays
Severe weather tipped for top of north about Monday and Tuesday, showers into the week.
![Clear sky at Eden Park as ABs try to hold on to history; rain forecast for next week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Clear sky at Eden Park as ABs try to hold on to history; rain forecast for next week
A heavy rain watch has been issued, with 15 hours of rain to hit the top of the country.
!['Messy week ahead': Rain and wind forecast for second week of school holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Messy week ahead': Rain and wind forecast for second week of school holidays
Crisp sunny mornings and blue sky days to end.
![Fog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morning
Police are urging motorists to take things carefully.
![Monster high pressure system sets new national record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Monster high pressure system sets new national record
A sprawling high that’s delivered sparkling blue days just set a new pressure record.
![Under pressure: Record-breaking high bringing blue skies, freezing nights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Under pressure: Record-breaking high bringing blue skies, freezing nights
A giant high over NZ may be about to set new all-time record for atmospheric pressure.
![Weather: Enjoy the sun while it lasts, but what's coming next week?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weather: Enjoy the sun while it lasts, but what's coming next week?
Clear skies, a lack of wind, and chilly mornings forecasted this week.
![Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost
Frosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.
![Christchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummets
Power company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'
![Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.