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'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Cyclone Cody warning: Huge waves, heavy rain and gales predicted
North Island's east coast was in the firing line but may escape the worst of the storm.
'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZ
Hot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.
Cyclone Cody moving away from Fiji, could bring flooding rains to NZ
Tropical Cyclone Cody, a category 1 storm, is set to slowly move south westwards.
Mostly settled weather forecast despite tropical cyclone in Fiji
Mostly settled weather forecast, despite tropical cyclone in Fiji.
Weather: Kiwis heading home after break urged to drive safely
'Weather-wise there is not too much going on to cause any issues for motorists.'
The heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZ
The weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.
NZ wakes up to cooler temperatures as cold front sweeps the country
Queenstown did not even hit double digits on Friday morning.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Slip, slap and slop - another scorcher forecast for today
Slip, slop and slap is the key message for most today.
Another sizzling day, as temperatures near 30C again
Slip, slop and slap - it's another scorching day today
Aucklanders told to expect 'significant heat' this week as temperatures rise
Drink plenty of water - it's going to be another scorcher.
Weather wars: Forecasters' relationship turns frosty
A battle between two Government weather forecasters turned dirty recently.
Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
Sunny spell for North Island, but heavy rain to hit Coast
Warm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.
Mixed bag: Santa brings sunny skies - and thunderstorms - for Christmas
The weather outside's delightful.
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
Auckland deluge, motorway crashes as storm heads south
The South Island is expected to get drenched today.
Flight disruptions in Wellington resolved as Auckland's borders open
Four flights have been delayed or cancelled so far.
Tropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rain
Tropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.
Emergency management watching Wellington's rivers as rain drenches already saturated region
Persistent rain will fall across the region through Tuesday and into Wednesday.
MetService to issue 'heat alerts' this summer to protect health
A new early warning system for extreme heat will better prepare NZ for climate change.
Summer deluge: Motorists urged to take care as heavy rain sets in
The upper North Island and Nelson are set for a pre-Christmas drenching.
Thunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in Auckland
The watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Weather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next week
Holidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.
Tropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out
'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'