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![Rain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rain clearing but frosty nights ahead for Hawke's Bay
The end of the low pressure system means near zero-degree nights ahead.
![Showers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Showers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
Hundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.
![Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hawke's Bay, East Cape storm: Flooding, road closures and hundreds evacuated
A State of Emergency has been declared in some areas.
![Schoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day deluge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Schoolkids leave early, road closed as East Coast prepares for two-day deluge
Heavy rain is expected across the entire region for the next day and a half.
![Far North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Far North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for Northland
Some risk still exists: 'We’ll definitely be keeping a really close eye on it.'
![Wet weather cancels Matariki-inspired event in Flaxmere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wet weather cancels Matariki-inspired event in Flaxmere
The event would have featured lanterns being floated in a pond at a park.
![Power out to nearly 6000 properties in Coromandel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Power out to nearly 6000 properties in Coromandel
Power cut during thunderstorms leaves thousands without electricity.
![Severe thunderstorm warnings issued, heavy rain drenching Auckland, surface flooding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued, heavy rain drenching Auckland, surface flooding
MetService says severe thunderstorms are possible in multiple regions overnight.
![MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
![Weather: East Cape in for a soaking, with front dragging in heavy rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Weather: East Cape in for a soaking, with front dragging in heavy rain
The region's in for a heavy soaking.
![MetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
MetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16th
MetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16th
![15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit Auckland
Residents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.
![Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
![Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected
Homes could be without power for at least the next five hours.
![North Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
North Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possible
Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.
![Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
![Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding
An orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.
![MetService Severe Weather: May 20th - May 24th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
MetService Severe Weather: May 20th - May 24th
MetService Severe Weather: May 20th - May 24th. Video / Metservice
![Heavy rain approaches Hawke's Bay as temperatures normalise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Heavy rain approaches Hawke's Bay as temperatures normalise
The MetService has issued a heavy rain watch, but there is still uncertainty.
![Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.