
Severe thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZ
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
It's difficult to forecast this far out, but there is hope yet.
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Some places will reach close to 30C.
Motorists are being advised to delay or detour via State Highway 18 or 16.
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
Heavy rain watches in place for Northland.
The storm comes amid a severe weather watch for the city.
New Zealanders are experiencing one of the coldest October days in years.
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
It could snow to sea level in the capital.
Spring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.
Showers, heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are all on the weather forecast today.
"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.
Heavy rain and strong winds in forecast for coming days.
Fields and paddocks now look more like rivers, and streets resemble streams.
A windy day is in store for the South Island in particular.
Icy blast brings season's best snowfall.
More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.
The capital is being battered by wind and rain.
A number of highways have been affected by the weather.
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.
New gale, rain and road snow alerts are in place from Northland to central North Island.
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Heavy rain warnings are in place in some parts of the country.
Clearer skies on the horizon for North Island after grey, drizzly day.