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Storm: Thousands still without power

Thousands of people are still without power across the north following a severe storm which battered the country over the past two days.

Don't forget the brolly, wet week ahead

People in the upper North Island will need a jacket and umbrella as wet weather sweeps the country this week.

King tide flood warning

Auckland motorists travelling on low lying sections of the city's motorway network tonight are being warned to beware of flooding due to a king tide and strong winds.

Sub-zero temperatures hit North Island

Thought it was chilly this morning? You weren't wrong. Temperatures plummeted overnight - and this time the North Island got the worst of the winter blast.

Wintry weekend, especially in south

Severe rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.

Settled weather expected for weekend

Wintry blast hits NZ

Waikato, Taranaki and the Kapiti Coast would be "lit up like a Christmas tree'' tonight, with thunderstorms hitting the North Island's west coast, according to MetService.

Thunderstorms expected to hit North Island

Forecaster extends its reach to far oceans

MetService is pushing further into global markets with a business aimed at more accurate forecasting for the shipping and oil and gas industries around the world.

Fine weather welcome, but only for some

Summer has returned for most parts of the country, but the lack of rain may be causing concern for some.

Weekend weather: Get out the barbecue

Stock up on snarlers and chill the beer - most of the country is in for "barbecue weather" tomorrow, says MetService.

Fine weekend in store for most of NZ

The showers that greeted Big Day Out revellers this morning are set to clear, with most of New Zealand in for a fine weekend.

Front moves north up NZ

A boisterous front that hammered Wellington with damaging gales today will push up the country but should weaken overnight.

Cloudy, rainy weather set to continue

Fine and sunny weekend ahead

Most of the country is in for fine weather this weekend, with just a small risk of an isolated shower for Auckland's Santa Parade, Metservice says.

Pair had no hope in tiny hole: guide

The two mountaineers who died on Mt Taranaki had little chance of surviving for two nights and a day in their shallow hole in the hard snow and freezing wind, says a leading local guide.

MetService boosts annual profit to $2.7m

Wet school holiday weather should clear