Cold snap due to sweep into Hawke's Bay, bringing showers and then frosts
Spring feels a way off yet - a full week of frosts could be on the way for Hawke’s Bay.
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Napier-Taihape Rd: Snow closes Hawke’s Bay hill pass road
Snow has caused the road between Taihape and Napier to close.
Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui
Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
Ice-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay
"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
A MetService meterologist said Wednesday was the day to look out for.
Hawke's Bay temperatures hit the negatives over weekend
Hastings and Napier were negative 0.5 and 0.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Weather: Frosty NZ morning to develop into clear skies and sunshine
No severe weather watches or warnings are in place over New Zealand this weekend.
Govt looking at rivalry between weather forecasting agencies
The Government may shake up a long-running rivalry between MetService and Niwa.
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
Whanganui in for 'very changeable weather'
Heavy showers are predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Big Hawke’s Bay swells starting to ease, but not for long
Big swells will ease and then return, with some not-so-swell midweek weather ahead.
Wild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commuters
There are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast as amber alert issued for Harbour Bridge
Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the bridge.
Heavy rain set to lash opening match of Fifa Women's World Cup
MetService says waterproof layers will be particularly handy for the journey home.
‘Rain or shine:’ Wet weather for Winter Deco weekend in Hawke’s Bay
Rainy Winter Deco weekend ahead.
'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing line
Heavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.
Matariki weather and traffic: Here’s what you need to know
Find out from the experts what the roads and skies will be like over the long weekend.
Unsettled week of weather ahead for Whanganui
The unpredictable weather is coming from a set of troughs to the west of the country.
Heavy rain expected to ease off after Central Hawke's Bay roads flooded
Central Hawke's Bay roads are closing in the heavy rain flooding.
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
Hastings 150th anniversary celebrations likely held under dark skies
Rain for Hastings' birthday.
Boat sinks in Pilot Bay as further strong winds forecast
High winds likely contributed to the sinking of a boat this morning.
Fine, frosty days offer short-lived respite after windy, snowy start to school hols
MetService forecasts mostly cloudy conditions, isolated showers clearing in Akld today.
All harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remain
Wind speeds in Super City forecast to reach 90km/h - Warnings of downed trees, power cuts.
Roads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaos
Road closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.
Harbour Bridge lanes reopened after closure due to high winds
Much of the North Island can expect heavy winds, after a weekend white-out in the south.
Big swells and chilly mornings but clear skies for Hawke’s Bay
Careful near the water: Hawke's Bay is expected to get big swells starting late Wednesday.
Watch: Video footage captures lightning strikes before thunderous explosion
One local resident described the sound as 'an incredible thunderclap'.
Rain relief: ‘It’ll be some of the best weather Hawke’s Bay can get’, MetService says
After a prolonged wet period, expect speckles of rain before the sun comes out again.
Brief respite in weather for Gisborne, severe gales to come for Auckland
MetService are warning even a small amount of rain could cause major damage.
'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits Gisborne
The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".
75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.