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Severe thunderstorm watch: Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Taupō could get lashed today
“These thunderstorms will bring localised heavy rain and small hail."
“These thunderstorms will bring localised heavy rain and small hail."
However things would start to fine up again for the start of the week
The weekend's warm start will be shortlived with day-time highs going from 26C - 15C.
The aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.
Flash flooding reported in parts of north Auckland yesterday evening after isolated rain.
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.
More wild weather forecast for regions battered by Gabrielle.
Thunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.
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Many areas of the North Island had experienced their wettest-ever start to the year.
It's good news for the recovery.
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Crews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.
WeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.
335 families are still in temporary housing after the recent devastating floods.
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Data was supplied to the Herald by Fire & Emergency NZ and Auckland Emergency Management.
Auckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
Welcome news for sodden Super City after week of deadly downpours.
Local hospitality providers are expecting a busy week ahead with the games in town.
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Second major rain-maker expected to hit Auckland hardest between midnight and dawn.
Hawke's Bay gets a break after an extraordinary downpour.
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.