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

Firefighting operations could continue at Port Hills for up to a month.

Bad weather has forced the start of a major air show to be postponed, as much of the country braces for stormy conditions.

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

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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.

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

Most of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.

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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 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.

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.

Multiple severe weather warnings and watches were issued yesterday as a cold front looks set to put a dampener on summer.