Wild weather: Power cuts warning with heavy rain to lash Auckland
Auckland could get falls of 25mm of rain an hour today.
Auckland could get falls of 25mm of rain an hour today.
Wellington is 'less in the firing line' for heavy rain and wind this week.
Wellington's gloomy weather continues as big swells collide with high tides.
Wild weather is battering the South Island - and it's due to hit the capital tomorrow.
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There is a risk of thunderstorms in the Canterbury foothills this afternoon and evening.
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
MetService is expecting the hailstorm to last for at least the next hour in Auckland.
The turbulent weather from Thursday is expected to hang around into the weekend.
Heavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.
'Safety is our priority and we will not hesitate to close the bridge if necessary.'
Some parts of the North Island could reach mid-20s today.
There will be a nasty change in the weather after a stunner of a weekend for many.
Severe weather warning in place as front forecast to move from southwest this afternoon.
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Warmer conditions are forecast in parts of the North Island today.
It's a rainy day for parts of the North Island today.
A day of cloud, drizzle and northeasterlies are forecasted in the City of Sails.
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
A second stormy day is in store for much of the country.
'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'
Flights to Queenstown and Invercargill have now been cancelled.
Motorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
MetService says things will start to ease off this afternoon.
Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.