Michael Neilson
Senior political reporter, NZ Herald
Michael Neilson is a senior political reporter for the New Zealand Herald based at Parliament in Wellington.
Michael Neilson is a political reporter based at Parliament in Wellington. He has been a journalist since 2016, first at the Gisborne Herald before joining the NZ Herald in 2018, covering social issues, the environment and Māori affairs.
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![The heavens will open: Torrential rain, flood warnings for east coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
The heavens will open: Torrential rain, flood warnings for east coast
Parts of the east coast could see 120mm of rain in a 24-hour period.
![The end of muggy nights: Cool front brings relief from heat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
The end of muggy nights: Cool front brings relief from heat
Tonight Auckland is dropping to 14C from an average of 18-19C the past few weeks.
![Winter's bite: Brutal storm unleashes rain, thunder, snow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Winter's bite: Brutal storm unleashes rain, thunder, snow
More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.
![NZ Post refuses to return damaged portrait of baby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
NZ Post refuses to return damaged portrait of baby
Mother begs for return of only portrait she has of baby girl she lost. NZ Post refuses.
![Your weather: Rain and cold temperatures to ease for the weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Your weather: Rain and cold temperatures to ease for the weekend
The bad news is the southerly front won't back off until tomorrow.