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24 stranded whales survive night
Surviving pilot whales from a stranded pod may have to be refloated at a more sheltered bay.
Nature's cruel blow - whales, lambs die
Gales and heavy rain pounding the North Island have shattered weather records, and winds last night hampered rescue efforts after a mass whale stranding at the northern tip of NZ.
<b><i>Latest updates:</i></b> Stormy weather, high winds rock NZ
Severe weather has hit much of NZ. Follow updates in your area.
More stormy weather to batter NZ
Another cold front is set to bring more wet weather to a battered North Island with more snow forecast for Southland.
Weather Watch: No calm before the storm
It was the storm that the chief forecaster at MetService said wasn't going to be big, and was angry at the media for saying so and for using, what he called, emotive language...
Storm leaves mark on nation
The storm that hit New Zealand this weekend cut electricity to around 45,000 people and bowled over hundreds of trees.
Powerful storm cuts power, closes roads
Southlanders are being asked to stay at home and travel on roads only if it is absolutely necessary
Herald delivery delayed by power cuts
Delivery of the New Zealand Herald newspaper to homes in Auckland has been delayed this morning.
<i>Latest updates:</i> Huge storm hits NZ
A massive storm is making its presence felt on towns, cities and suburbs across NZ. See how it's impacting your area.
Storm brings 130km/h winds and snow
A storm the size of Australia is hitting New Zealand with winds of 130km/h around Wellington and heavy snow falling in parts of Westland.
New Zealand in path of gigantic storm
The MetService has issued severe weather warnings for all of NZ as a storm the size of Australia passes over. Strong gales are forecast in many North Island areas and heavy snow in the south.
Christchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmers
Looming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.
Big wet to become even wetter over next nine days
Waterlogged North Island areas won't get an immediate reprieve as forecasters warn of more "wet events".
Flooding, slips close Bay of Plenty roads
Swollen Bay of Plenty rivers could burst their banks tonight as the rain-battered region braces for more surface flooding.
Twister singles out Tauranga home
A freak tornado has ripped off a shed roof, flinging it almost 100m, while leaving almost everything else untouched.
Wet weather set to clear for weekend
The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.
Families still trapped by heavy rain
Three East Coast families will remain isolated for at least another day after their only road access was washed away by heavy rain yesterday.
Six people rescued from cars in Coromandel flooding
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads after two cars became stranded in Coromandel floodwaters this morning.
Heavy weather fells trees and power lines
Firefighters were called out to dozens of weather-related calls overnight and this morning, as heavy rain and gales lashed the top of the country.
Wintry calm before the storm
Auckland boaties are being warned to check their moorings as the MetService issues a severe weather outlook, with gale force winds on the way tomorrow.
<i>WeatherWatch:</i> What is it about nuclear energy that we fear so much?
"I have this absolute fear of nuclear energy. Whenever I've been overseas and driven near a nuclear reactor I've been worried. But I can't really explain why," writes Philip Duncan.
<i>WeatherWatch:</i> Heavy rain, snow and thunderstorms
The unsettled and relatively mild weather is continuing across New Zealand this week with more severe weather in the forecast, writes Philip Duncan.