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Auckland suburbs tipped for a lashing
Heavy rain and possibly even thunderstorms are forecast for southern parts of Auckland today.
Mudslides trap at least 16 NZers near Machu Picchu
Mudslides have trapped at least 16 New Zealanders in an area near the Peru Inca trail leading to Machu Picchu, a spokesman for MFAT says.
Kiwi tourist trapped after flash floods at Machu Picchu
The family of a New Zealand man, among the hundreds trapped after flash floods in Peru, say he is safe - but a little scared.
Niwa: See-sawing temperatures marked 2009
See-sawing temperatures characterised New Zealand's weather in 2009, according to Niwa's annual climate summary.
Motorists warned as bad weather hits
Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and strong winds move up the country.
From fires to floods, to threat of cyclone
Extreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.
Flooding cuts Coromandel roads
Some parts of the Coromandel Peninsula are still cut off by flooding following torrential downpours.
North Island set for soaking
Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.
Cumbria fears more rain to come
Police and army experts say they're urgently checking the safety of about 1,800 bridges in northern England amid some of the worst storms ever recorded in Britain.
Warnings of strong winds, heavy rains
Northland and Auckland could be in for wind gusts of 120km an hour and a small tornado while heavy rains are set to hit further south.
Radio man risks life for listeners
Radio announcer Epati Tamati may have saved hundreds of lives by not budging from his waterfront studio when the Samoan earthquake struck.
Mother tells of fight to save children taken by tsunami
Salamasina Ale Taufua should be dead. She has bruises, deep cuts and welts on her body.