Polar blast: Flights cancelled, huge swells set to hit Wellington, snow across much of NZ
The polar blast's icy sting is due to hit across the North Island tomorrow.
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Wave warning: Flooding, damage possible for coastal Wellington
Huge waves forecast to slam into Wellington's south coast tomorrow could top 6m.
Big swells are set to hit Wellington's south coast
MetService has issued a Heavy Swell Warning for between 6am Tuesday and 11pm Wednesday.
Grey and grim: Flooding, road closures as weather bomb hits Horowhenua
Since 9am on Sunday, 44mm of rain has fallen in Levin.
Colder than North Pole: Temperatures to plunge as Antarctic blast sweeps country
"We're in for some frosty weather."
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
Rug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the way
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
Polar blast coming: Wet weekend for much of the south, cold in the north
A significant polar blast is forecast to impact the country early next week.
Brrr! It's cold! Hamilton wakes up to a freezing -2.2C
It's an characteristically cold start in Hamilton, sitting at a nippy -2.2C.
Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Tornadoes hit too fast to predict - meteorologist
Meteorologists say New Zealand does not have the technology to predict tornadoes.
South Auckland tornado: More than 1200 homes affected, 60 uninhabitable
Assessments of hundreds of affected homes will continue today.
Sport cancelled, road warnings issued as wretched weather strikes
Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.
Auckland motorists are warned of early morning fog around the city
Fog and low cloud around parts of Auckland are expected to affect traffic this morning.
You call this cold? Antarctica plunges to -81.7C as polar blast, rain set to hit NZ
The rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.
Wet weather ahead as low that caused big Oz storm arrives
Low that brought snow to Oz last week moves to NZ, bringing rain but not the chill factor.
Blustery day for upper North Island, Gisborne to be drenched later tonight
Batten down the hatches - it's a windy day in the north.
Queen's Birthday storm: Heavy rain warnings issued for holiday hotspots
Severe weather warnings are in place for Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula.
Wet, wet, wet: Severe weather warnings - Auckland, Northland, Coromandel set to bear brunt
Warnings of possible slips, flooding in Northland and Coromandel.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Drivers urged to take extra care this long weekend
A heavy rain forecast is set for Sunday as wet winter settles in.
Sheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters Canterbury
Surging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.
Canterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closed
Rain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.
Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.
Code red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fears
Heathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Wild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warnings
Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
'Game-changer': -9C in parts of NZ; polar blast set to slam the country
Two "significant systems" batter NZ over the course of the week.
Blood supermoon: Best places to see rare eclipse
Cloud might block the view for some, but other parts of New Zealand are in for a treat.
Latest forecast: Who gets the best view of 'blood supermoon'?
A 'blood supermoon' is due to grace our night sky this Wednesday. Where is best to see it?
'Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not over
Coastline warning to remain in place until Saturday.