Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
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'This is another level': Man astonished at West Coast flooding
Oliver Harcus and his partner are currently stuck in a Franz Josef campground.
Bridge washed away, much of SH6 closed as severe weather batters West Coast
Heavy rain in the region has seen river levels steadily climb over the day.
Severe wet weather to hammer New Zealand
The active front is set to have its way over the South Island before moving northwards.
Warm week ahead as summer sizzles on
A front will bring some wet weather mid-week, but it'll stay warm.
South Island claims today's highest and lowest temperatures
Lumsden and Banks Peninsula recorded the two different temperatures.
Coromandel warning: severe thunderstorms
MetService warns of severe thunderstorms in Coromandel Peninsula area this afternoon
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
Wet end to working week in North Island
The Weather: Wet evening for North Island and top half of South Island.
Is this a tornado? Unique weather captured in Waikato
'As far as dust devils go, this is a fairly tall and active one'.
Summer's over: Big wet on its way
A rainy end to month is set to bring much-needed relief to many parched regions.
Winter wonderland: Up to 50cm summer snow at skifields
"It is definitely unusual to be contemplating the prospect of skiing in February."
'Early morning temperatures could get close to zero in some parts' - MetService
Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected to start off the working week.
Break out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZ
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Oma gone: Cold snap coming
Cyclone Oma has swerved away from New Zealand, leaving in its wake a drizzly nuisance.
Drizzle before the sizzle! Clear skies tipped for 50,000 fans at Six60
MetService is tipping overnight showers to pass this morning.
Oma's sting: Severe rain to strike Auckland, North Island
Heavy rain and gale force wind over the weekend for both islands.
Severe rain warning for Auckland, Northland as Cyclone Oma tail packs a sting
Cyclone predicted to slide past the country but we're not out of the firing line yet.
Dust cloud from Australia could hit our shores
Strong northwest winds ahead of a cold front could sweep the dust over the country.
Hot weather continues to heat up on Thursday
The temperature will soar to early 30Cs in many parts of the country on Thursday
Hot, dry, weather looks set to continue: Temperatures reach 30C
It's currently 24C in the Wakefield area, where firefighters continue to battle the fire.
Summer's not going anywhere: Get set for clear blue skies, 30C heat
It's going to be another cracker week in the North Island
Tasman blaze: Weekend rain unlikely
Rain in the Nelson region is unlikely as firefighters work furiously to control the fires.
No rain in sight for Tasman fire
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
Homes destroyed: 'Extreme dryness' fuels inferno
Extreme dryness in Nelson and Tasman has allowed for 'fuel' for the blaze, NIWA says
Mixed weather in store for New Zealand this week
Temperatures are tipped to rise again at the start of the week before another decline.
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
Your weather: Cloud and drizzle clearing for a clear, warm weekend
Temperatures had been cooler overnight down south, according to MetService.
Temperatures to drop to average following hot week
It comes after another sweltering night for some.
Cooler weather forecast following week of hot temperatures
Respite from the hot weather of this week is looming in the next few days.
Mount Cooking! Sizzling South Island nearing mid-30s
Temperatures are starting to reach the mid-30s in parts of the country today.
Heatwave: Sunscreen supply runs out at Mount Maunganui
Sunblock supplies down, fans selling out and slushy sales up- people are feeling the heat.
Heatwave: Temps set to soar into 30s, Wgtn Airport fogged in
The hottest spots are likely to be more inland today but even Auckland can expect 29C.
Heatwave: The hottest spots in NZ today - and more in store tomorrow
The sweltering conditions are set to stay, for the next few days at least.