Wind gusts of 98km/h prompt speed restrictions on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Motorists are being advised to delay or detour via State Highway 18 or 16.
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Watch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on video
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
Weather: Thunderstorms for top of the north, ‘severe’ storms for weekend
Heavy rain watches in place for Northland.
‘Bit close for comfort’: Thunder and lightning strike over Auckland
The storm comes amid a severe weather watch for the city.
Weekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstorms
An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
Live: Icy blast sweeps NZ; snow hits near Wgtn; strong wind slows traffic on Harbour Bridge
New Zealanders are experiencing one of the coldest October days in years.
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
'Straight from Antarctica': Snow in Wellington CBD possible as polar blast hits
It could snow to sea level in the capital.
'Hypothermia risk': Temperatures to plunge below freezing in Antarctic blast
Spring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong wind warnings on the forecast
Showers, heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are all on the weather forecast today.
Weather: Lingering winter to bring rain this weekend
"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.
Weather: Tasman in line for more rain, strong winds for Auckland
Heavy rain and strong winds in forecast for coming days.
Aerial photos show devastating impact of flooding in Nelson
Fields and paddocks now look more like rivers, and streets resemble streams.
'Unbelievable' wild weather - more homes evacuated overnight
Hundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.
Wet, warm and windy: Auckland and Northland battered by heavy rain overnight
More rain is forecast for the city - and heavier - throughout the day.
Weather: Strong winds, heavy rain and snow on the way
A windy day is in store for the South Island in particular.
Snow dump: 'It's the winter that keeps on giving'
Icy blast brings season's best snowfall.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes roads
More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.
Watch live: All flights in and out of Wellington cancelled, high winds rip roof off cafe
The capital is being battered by wind and rain.
Bridges swept away, strong winds as wild weather heads north
A number of highways have been affected by the weather.
Rain easing after wild weather thrashes NZ
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
Weather: Warning for Harbour Bridge tonight as heavy rain and gales set to hit Auckland
Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.
Live: Fresh storm warning - deluges, gales to slam top of NZ, tide flood threat
New gale, rain and road snow alerts are in place from Northland to central North Island.
School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes southern roads, skifields
Heavy rain warnings are in place in some parts of the country.
Clearer skies after grey day for upper North Island
Clearer skies on the horizon for North Island after grey, drizzly day.
Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
Matariki weather: Rain and frost for many across the long weekend
A series of fronts moves across the country bringing rain and wind.
Another chilly day - and the town waking up to -10C
Another cold but sunny day is forecast for much of New Zealand today.
Teeth-chattering temperatures to start the winter solstice
It's a cold morning for many around the country on the shortest day of the year.
Super Rugby Pacific final: All you need to know as Blues take on Crusaders
The hometown team will battle their longtime southern foes for Super Rugby glory.