The plethora of outdoor festivals in the North Island are all likely to get rain at some stage, though the annual Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne should get only intermittent showers. It will also be warm - around 23C.

A long, hot, dry summer is on the way thanks to a returning La Nina weather pattern, say forecasters...

A violent hail and thunder storm has caused two car crashes and left the ground "white like snow" in Wellington. Police have said the storm after 1:30pm had been the catalyst for two crashes...

Online users visiting the MetService website during this week's polar blast may have contracted a computer virus from malware hidden in online advertisements.

Weather experts are predicting a chilly weekend ahead as an outbreak of cold looks set to move up the country, bringing snow and gales.

Several roads have been reopened after a "15-to-20 year outbreak" of heavy snow and rain conditions sent a chill around New Zealand. The chilly weather is expected to move north over the country this evening.

Heavy rain, sleet and snow is threatening parts of NZ. Follow developments and read reader reaction from your area.