Shorter showers, no hoses: Restrictions as Auckland runs dry, $20k fine for rule breaks
Showers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.
Showers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.
"Honestly, the photos probably don't do it justice."
Scattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.
Residents still being urged to take up the four-minute shower challenge despite downpours.
Wild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.
Wind, rain and mild temperatures today but frosty change coming.
Heavy rain is expected to lash much of the country this weekend.
The 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.
The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.
A powerful storm is brewing and could hamper spirits on Easter Sunday and Monday.
The wet weather looks to be followed by unsettled weather throughout the long weekend.
Severe thunderstorms continue to pummel central New Zealand.
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.
"The pulse is very weak": The wait for significant rain continues for most.
Not a "drought-breaker", but at last some relief.
There's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.
Rain, rain has gone away, and hot and fine weather is here to stay
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.
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Cyclone heading to New Caledonia looks likely to sweep by south of South Island.
Police will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.
Even if Uesi does bring rain to the north next week, it won't be enough to ease the dry.
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
MetService's computer model suggests the cyclone, if formed, could be felt in New Zealand.
Authorities are telling people in Southland not to be complacent about evacuating.
Some families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.
Rescue teams mustered this morning for evacuation of tourists.
The past few days across the country have been scorching but it won't continue for long.
The mercury in Gisborne skyrocketed today, nearing the 40-degree mark.