‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
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Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island
MetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.
Lightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system
'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'
Bluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s Bay
Sun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.
Summer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi Day
Fine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.
Sunny skies in store for Waitangi Day
Sunnier and slightly warmer conditions are predicted.
Metservice National Weather: January 31st - February 2nd
Metservice National Weather: January 31st - February 2nd Video / MetService
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury
Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.
Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado
Emergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Warm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.
Warm and wet as weekend weather approaches
Weekend weather is expected to be warm, but the wet still lingers.
Gisborne rain expected to clear by Friday
Gisborne's city centre is set to bear the brunt of a storm rolling down the North Island.
MetService severe weather January 21st -22nd
MetService severe weather January 21st -22nd. Video / MetService
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.
‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
Heavy rain watches issued for upper North Island, gales to batter Auckland and Northland
'Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible, especially from Monday evening.'
Auckland’s weather forecast goes downhill: Showers, strong winds forecast amid SailGP
Increasing cloud expected for City of Sails, along with showers, and a daily high of 24C.
Incoming rainmaker to sweep over Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain could also plague the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne on Tuesday.
Summer's coming! Warm air from subtropics headed our way in late January
Good weather should coincide with Waitangi Day and regional anniversary holidays.
Ferry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerly
Magician Nigel Kennedy: 'Never seen a summer like this for bad weather' on ferries.
‘Abysmal’: Wet, windy weather for lower North Island
Temperatures in the lower North Island will peak in the low to mid-teens.
Metservice Severe weather 3rd January
Severe thunderstorms are expected today in the northern South Island, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for Nelson, Marlborough, and inland Hurunui District until 9 pm.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible
Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.
‘Miles different’: Water park owner feels ‘victimised’ by iPhone weather app
App keeps reporting temperature is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts, she says.
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
Rhythm and Thunderstorms: Wet finish to 2024 as heavy rain to afflict NZ
The North Island's central, eastern and southern areas are set to see the worst weather.
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New Zealand
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.