240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
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Firefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warning
Gusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Wind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.
MetService Severe Weather: September 12th - September 14th
MetService Severe Weather: September 12th - September 14th.
MetService National Weather: September 12th - September 14th
MetService National Weather: September 12th - September 14th.
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 13th - September 15th
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 13th - September 15th.
MetService Wellington Weather: September 13th - September 15th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 13th - September 15th.
Southern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits Auckland
A forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.
Whanganui weather: A mild week ahead, but keep the umbrella handy
Temperatures are about average for early September.
Hawke's Bay weather to be mostly dry and sunny for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Region's trend of mostly dry, sunny weather to continue into next week.
MetService National Weather: September 6th - September 9th
MetService National Weather: September 6th - September 9th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 7th - September 8th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 7th - September 8th
MetService National Weather: September 4th - September 6th
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Arrival of spring brings warm, fine weather
Conditions expected to get progressively warmer across the weekend.
Flights cancelled as fog blankets Auckland
15 flights in and out of Auckland cancelled, further 21 regional flights delayed.
MetService Severe Weather: August 31st - September 1st
MetService Severe Weather: August 31st - September 1st.
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 1st
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 1st
MetService National Weather: August 31st - September 3rd
MetService National Weather: August 31st - September 3rd
MetService National Weather: August 30th - September 1st
MetService National Weather: August 30th - September 1st
Cold temperatures, clear skies for the last week of winter
Temperatures will drop to 0C in some parts of Auckland this week.
Rough seas, high winds and a chance of hail in Hawke’s Bay
Seas are forecast to kick up, and some showers could even turn to hail.
Lanes reduced across Auckland Harbour Bridge, country in for a wet and windy day
A strong wind watch is in place for Northland and Auckland.
Wet and wild weekend as 'tropical moisture plume' hits
Relatively fine weather will come to an end this weekend as a new storm hits the country.
Polar-laced thunderstorms to batter west, new weekend storm in wings
Electrical storms are set to sweep over both islands across the day.
Weather: Mostly settled weather for majority of the country this week
With spring just around the corner, temperatures will start to rise slightly.
Showers then frosts: Chill to leave Hawke’s Bay - only to return
Nights will be warmer early in the week.
Brief blue sky reprieve: Severe frosts for NI, new polar blast in wings
Sub-zero temperatures are expected for many parts of the country tomorrow.