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Where oh where is summer?
COMMENT: Storms, high winds, heavy rain and even ice... What has happened to summer and will it improve. WeatherWatch head analyst Phil Duncan explains.
COMMENT: Storms, high winds, heavy rain and even ice... What has happened to summer and will it improve. WeatherWatch head analyst Phil Duncan explains.
But the good news is that the bad weather should clear by Sunday and hopefully we'll be on track for some real summer feels.
The weather gods delivered a king-hit of heavy rains and high winds over the country yesterday, causing flash flooding and closing off roads due to slips.
Metservice says heavy rain and gales have eased as temperatures were set to take a wintry turn across the country.
Auckland and Northland are about to get much-needed rain with a line of thunderstorms off the coast of the North Island.
The summer "bomb low" is expected to continue to bring wild weather to the country today.
The worst of the West Coast's wet weather should be over by dawn tomorrow, says Hokitika weather observer Mark Crompton.
Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as the mid-week weather system hits.
Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as a power-packed, mid-week weather system hits.
A fisherman plucked from Manukau Harbour after spending five hours in choppy waters has been discharged from hospital.
Temperatures in the 30s this week mean more work for Quality Roading Services (QRS) routine maintenance manager Gary Jones. He said
South-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.
The last weekend of summer holidays for many is set to be a mixed bag weatherwise.
Holiday makers heading for the beach today are being warned about big swells down the East Coast.
Big swells predicted to surge up the eastern side of New Zealand from Kaikoura to north of Mahia Peninsula
New Zealand is in for a wet day with just the northern tip of the country resembling summer.
The lower North Island and the South Island's West Coast and Buller regions have been told to brace for a wet and windy start to 2017.
A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.
Bad weather is starting to hit the South Island.
Queenstown and Wanaka are expected to be the hottest.
What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.
The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.
Wet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.
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If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.
Firefighters are working in warm conditions to douse the fire at Te Hauke, south of Hastings.
It will be another good day for going to the beach for much of the north of the country.
It's going to be a sunny one this weekend for most of the country.