Is Auckland's weather better in lockdown?
Fine weather outside hasn't made restrictions any easier for some people.
Fine weather outside hasn't made restrictions any easier for some people.
When Aucklanders say they are "freezing" today - you better believe it.
Even in lockdown the sun is set to shine and you can still go out to fish, walk or ride.
A heavy rain watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty this evening.
The evening commute home could be a wet one.
Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.
Flight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.
Passing showers in Auckland will continue until around 2pm today, with some sun to follow.
Thank you, weather gods.
Slips closed roads and floodwaters were rising as once-in-500-year storm hit North.
People in Northland are being advised to delay travel after severe flooding.
School holiday travellers warned to stay off roads and delay travel back to Auckland.
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Snow could fall to 300m in Dunedin this evening, strong winds affect lower North Island.
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
The coldest place in NZ was -4.2C.
Above-average rainfall won't save Auckland's drought.
Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.
Dam storage has barely climbed above 50 per cent. It is normally 80 per cent in July.
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
Many parts of New Zealand has seen a whole lot of snow today.
Expect a few days of fine winter weather before a miserable change after the weekend.
Winds of up to 120km/h are forecast in the Wellington region until about 11am today.
Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Those in the Mt Taranaki region are encouraged to keep a close eye on updates.
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Thunderstorms, along with strong winds, are on their way.
Heavy rain is due to hit much of the North Island over the next few days.
A stunning day today blots out last week's gloom.