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Stormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.
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Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Dark skies: Thunderstorms, heavy rain for much of New Zealand
Sky-watchers in South Island see sky turn red, with dust refracting light.
Beautiful Day beckons for U2 fans at Mt Smart
The weather should be mostly fine for the opening gig of U2's stint in Auckland.
Cold and rain breaks 'taste of summer' weather
Showers and rain expected to hit all major centres this weekend.
Make the most of the sunshine, a wet weekend is on the horizon
The country has basked in the sun for the past week but all will change this weekend.
Temperatures continue to soar after near-record-breaking weekend
Kawerau continued it's scorching temperatures today, hitting 33C.
Get the washing out tomorrow - scorcher weekend ahead
Fine weather conditions are expected in most parts of the country over the next few days.
Get ready for a sizzling 30C Sunday in Hawke's Bay
And Mitre10 MEGA walk organisers advise people to slip, slop, slap and wrap on Sunday.
Weather: Mainly fine today, before a weekend of high temperatures
Expect a mainly fine day for much of the North Island today.
Kiwis set to bask in 30C next weekend
Temperatures are forecast to hit 30C in Blenheim next Sunday.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.
Wild weather: Rogue waves, heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to strike
Wild weather is due to hit the South Island by this afternoon before moving north.
Rogue waves, heavy rain, 'hurricane-force' winds to strike
"It's not a safe week for boaties anywhere in the eastern Tasman Sea area or Cook Strait."
Weather: Nice weekend, nasty week
Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.
Rain forecast for most and heavy rain warnings for the south
A low pressure system brings rain to much of the country today.
Wild weather: Schools closed, roads flooded
Heavy rain warnings remain in parts of the North Island, but it will ease to showers.
Wild weather: 120km/h winds and heavy rain strike
MetService issued a number of severe-weather warnings.
Vector on standby: Wild weather due to hit
Vector is on standby as heavy rains and strong winds are due to hit the North Island.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Weather: A fine but chilly start to the day for most
A mainly fine day for most today, but a cold front is on the way.
Cloudy conditions with the odd shower for most
It will be a cloudy day with the odd shower or two for most parts of the country today.
Wild wind alert: Severe gales, thunder storm warning, after rough night
Strong winds and rain are on today's forecast.
Temperatures plunge as front brings rain, wind and snow
Rain is beginning to settle in around most parts of the country this morning.
Weekend reprieve brings sun and light winds before another chill
Gisborne will get to 21C on Saturday while Napier will bask in 23C on Sunday.
Wild 100km/h winds topple tree, heavy snow warning for south
Strong winds that battered Auckland overnight are expected to ease late this morning.
Rain, strong winds and now ahead for parts of country
Following a front today and yesterday, another one is on its way.
Grab your umbrella: It's going to bucket down
Brrr - it's going to be a cold, wet and windy week.
Weather: Golden days on their way out
Cooler temperatures, cloudy conditions and rain are on their way.
Make the most of the sun this weekend - it won't last
Adorable dogs and their owners took to the sun-filled streets yesterday.