Severe thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issued
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
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More rain for parts of South Island drenched by yesterday's wild weather
Parts of the South Island left sodden by yesterday's deluge are in for more rain today.
Rain forecast in the North Island today after Saturday soaking
The deluge flooded holiday hotspot Whangamatā.
Wild weather: South Island flooding causes havoc, 1100 lightning strikes detected across the North Island
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
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South Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher ground
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
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A dry January is forecast for the North Island
A dry January awaits those in the North Island, while wet conditions are forecast south.
Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
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
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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'
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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
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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
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Wellington's weather set to be the gloomiest on record
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