
Wild weather: Auckland's rude awakening - booming thunderstorm, deluge
Thunder and lightning wakes residents from their sleep.
Thunder and lightning wakes residents from their sleep.
The worst of the weather is over after massive waves brought debris up onto the road.
This week's cold snap will be replaced by warm and fine weather by the weekend.
The front will move across the South Island today then onto the North Island tomorrow.
MetService has issued multiple heavy-rain watches for the North Island.
Here comes the snow - good news for people heading down to Mt Ruapehu later this week.
Driving might be hazardous and checking the latest forecasts is advised.
The man walked into the bush on Sunday but severe weather trapped him there.
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings.
Following last week's heavy rain, new warning debris could damage Auckland power lines.
Messy weather expected this week as a complex system arrives in New Zealand.
Westies banded together to rescue neighbours and their animals trapped by floods.
"It touched down - there was a big cloud of dust around it, just on the hill."
It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
Thousands of lightning strikes were recorded on Monday with more in the days ahead.
A mixed bag of weather with strong winds, rain for South Island.
Regional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.
Weatherman says settled conditions due tomorrow.
Rain, snow and hail are on the cards for much of the country today.
A wind warning has been in place for Auckland overnight.
The heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.
And don't forget to rug up for the rugby in Auckland tonight.
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Vector staff are working hard to restore power to parts of the city which remain without.
Fallen trees have damaged houses and cars and brought down power lines.
Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.