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Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
MetService Severe Weather: Monday August 19
It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
Showers hitting Whanganui this weekend
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August
MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / Metservice
Winter isn't over yet: Wet and windy weekend ahead for much of the country
Heavy rain, blustery winds are to hit the North Island; possible snowfall in South Island.
'Polar blast': Forecasters say chilly temperatures, snow possible next week
'Winter is very much still around.'
'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
MetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of August
MetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of August. Video / Metservice
Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
Weather: Cold temperatures and rain on the way
Single digits can be expected for much of the country this week.
41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August. Video / Metservice
MetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of August
MetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of August: 31st of July - 3rd of August. Video / Metservice
'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in South
MetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.
Ferries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging gales
Damage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.
Fresh warnings, watches issued as heavy rain, wind and snow hit country
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July Video / MetService
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
Winter respite: Temperatures set to rise well above average for this time of year
Temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages. Video / Metservice
‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecast
Multiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
'Take extra care': Flights cancelled, motorists warned as fog blankets Auckland
There is reduced visibility due to fog affecting much of northern Auckland.
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
More fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rain
The rain is expected to drench the city for most of today.
School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.