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'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.
Whew! Stand by for a scorcher - heatwave temperatures set to strike 35C
Red-hot temperatures are forecast throughout the country this week.
Temperatures set to soar as heatwave hits New Zealand
Some parts of the country set to reach in excess of 30C and to continue until Thursday.
Weather: Not just hot, it's going to be a heat wave
Many will experience 30C days from tomorrow to the end of next week
It's Auckland Anniversary weekend, and 'the weather's coming to the party'
Many places will hit over 30C on Sunday, MetService says
Heatwave to hit just in time for weekend
Bad news everyone, more humid nights are on the way for many next week.
Wild weather cuts power, whips up lake waves
Kaikōura and coastal Marlborough are now bearing the brunt of the wild weather.
How to make the most of Auckland Anniversary weekend
There's plenty to do in the city if you aren't leaving.
'Extreme' wind cuts power to 4500 in South Island
The South Island has been rocked by nasty weather the past few days.
North Island to have a wet start to the week
Temperatures have been higher than usual for many during the start of January.
Ready for an uncomfortable sleep? Tonight's temp 3C higher than usual
Warm seas look set to keep overnight temperatures above normal for a while.
App warns workers about lightning strikes
App users will get an alert if lightning is expected to hit near them.