Wellington's weather set to be the gloomiest on record
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Thunderstorms possible in Canterbury; wild weather on the way in South Island
There is a risk of thunderstorms in the Canterbury foothills this afternoon and evening.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Heavy thunderstorm hits Auckland as commuters head home
MetService is expecting the hailstorm to last for at least the next hour in Auckland.
Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Auckland's Beer Festival offers local craft brews
The two-day beer event is being held at The Cloud in Auckland's CBD.
Slight reprieve in wild weather before turbulent weekend
The turbulent weather from Thursday is expected to hang around into the weekend.
Heavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridge
Heavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.
Aucklanders warned of gale-force winds today, Harbour Bridge may close
'Safety is our priority and we will not hesitate to close the bridge if necessary.'
Weather: Early showers today, then a sunny afternoon
Some parts of the North Island could reach mid-20s today.
Sweltering long weekend weather parts for cooler shift
There will be a nasty change in the weather after a stunner of a weekend for many.
Heavy rain and strong winds to lash South Island
Severe weather warning in place as front forecast to move from southwest this afternoon.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
The heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on Monday
Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Icy Blast: Snow falling in parts of Canterbury
Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.
Weather: Temperature drop forecast over the coming days
Warmer conditions are forecast in parts of the North Island today.
Rain to lash North Island as bad weather moves over top half of NZ
It's a rainy day for parts of the North Island today.
Grey start to Auckland's first weekend at alert level 1
A day of cloud, drizzle and northeasterlies are forecasted in the City of Sails.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
Bomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North Island
A second stormy day is in store for much of the country.
Your weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts
'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'
Wild weather: Motorists told to stay off roads as heavy snow continues to fall
Flights to Queenstown and Invercargill have now been cancelled.
Strong gusts in Auckland could close harbour bridge today
Motorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.
Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
Auckland Harbour Bridge stays open as worst of today's weather passes
MetService says things will start to ease off this afternoon.
Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close
Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.
Warning: Harbour Bridge could be closed at short notice for wild weather
Potential gale force winds have authorities on high alert to dangers on Harbour Bridge.
Sandbags, weights on Auckland Harbour Bridge ahead of wild weekend storm
Be prepared for a weather bomb of heavy rain, strong gusts and snow this weekend.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Weather: You will need an umbrella today
Rain is forecast for many parts of the North Island today.