Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
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Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
Your Christmas Day weather: The best spots to be
Some Kiwis will be hitting the beach, while some might even have to get the fire going.
The great last minute Christmas survival guide
From best Christmas cocktail to worst Christmas movie - here's what you need to know.
Relief from muggy nights, latest info on potential for cyclone
A high weather system is set to park up over the country on Sunday for most of next week.
The southerly switch: Muggy nights move out for cool change
The southerly change will likely bring frosts, or snow, to some areas of the South Island.
Windy weekend of pre-Christmas events in Wellington
Summer (hopefully) starts with a jam-packed weekend of events in the capital.
It's a bright day for the North Island
MetService says it will be "classic spring-like conditions" for New Zealand.
Weather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuated
Take care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.
Properties evacuated after surface flooding in Wellington
At least two properties had to be evacuated overnight in Wellington, due to bad weather.
Summer forecast in the capital 'welcome news for the average Wellingtonian'
Six minutes shy of the gloomiest November, summer promises warmth for Wellingtonians.
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Wild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman Sea
Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.
Plimmerton flooding: community strong in the face of 'immovable force'
Flash flooding in Plimmerton brought three feet of contaminated water through homes.
'One-off, huge flood' causes evacuations
Mayor Anita Baker said she'd never seen so much water in Karehana Park.
Pack your brolly, Santa: Warm but wet forecast for big man's Auckland parade
Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.
Christmas cheer kicks off in the capital, rain or shine
Wet weather won't dampen A Very Welly Christmas spirit this weekend.
Wild weather: Power cuts warning with heavy rain to lash Auckland
Auckland could get falls of 25mm of rain an hour today.
Wellington spared the worst of a wild week of weather ahead
Wellington is 'less in the firing line' for heavy rain and wind this week.
Weather warning: Caution urged around capital's beaches
Wellington's gloomy weather continues as big swells collide with high tides.
Strong winds cuts power in south: Waves size of houses to hit Wellington
Wild weather is battering the South Island - and it's due to hit the capital tomorrow.
Wellington's weather set to be the gloomiest on record
OPINION: Yes the weather is worse than usual, Wellingtonians are vindicated.
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.