The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.

An incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.

No major damage from yesterday's storm, but there's more on the way.

Rainfall levels 'off the charts' as upper North Island prepares for a second big drenching this week.

Continuing low raises a series of challenges for winemakers in the region.

Whangamata one of worst-hit towns after most serious storm in decades strikes.

Several roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.

Weather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.

More "wave clouds" have been spotted, this time in Christchurch.

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.

Dust may be responsible for the widespread chlorination of the Napier water supply. After being chlorinated for the past couple of

The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Northland with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the region today. Incidentally

High winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.

It's a question summer-deprived Wellingtonians couldn't be blamed for asking: Why is Australia sweltering in a heat wave while their own city hasn't broken 25C all season?

Fine conditions will welcome in the weekend for most of the country, but rain - sometimes heavy - is forecast to head our way on Sunday.

It's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.

Waitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.

The weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.

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More than two thirds of people in a Herald poll want summer's months moved to accommodate a changing New Zealand climate.

Kiwis have not been treated to the usual warm temperatures that January brings, with the mercury sitting lower than the same time last year.

The search for second person, who is still missing after an inflatable boat capsized in a river on the Kapiti Coast, will resume this morning.

A shipping container weighing about 2.3 tonnes was hit by a midnight train after it was blown onto the main trunk railway at Otahuhu in the storm at the weekend.

The worst of the storm is over and the weather is set to improve this morning for most of New Zealand.

Summer may still be on the cards - but expect the cool temperatures to linger for at least a few more weeks.

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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.