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![Auckland suburbs tipped for a lashing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland suburbs tipped for a lashing
Heavy rain and possibly even thunderstorms are forecast for southern parts of Auckland today.
![Storms set scene for taste of the tropics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Storms set scene for taste of the tropics
Unsettled conditions could mark a turning point for our summer weather, forecasters say.
![NZ MetService in running for UK forecast contract](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ MetService in running for UK forecast contract
Simon Power confirms the MetService is negotiating with the BBC to provide some forecasting services.
![Summer hail storm thrashes South](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Summer hail storm thrashes South
A short-sharp barrage of rain and hail pummelled Invercargill today leaving the city looking like a scene from mid-winter.
![Wild weather to hit southern, central parts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wild weather to hit southern, central parts
A vigorous front which has hammered the lower South Island with high winds and rain will attack central parts of the country today.
![Strong gales sweeping South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Strong gales sweeping South Island
Damaging gales have hit the bottom of the South Island this afternoon and are moving north.
![Hot weather and heavy traffic ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hot weather and heavy traffic ahead
Drivers are being urged to use alternative routes to avoid long queues during what is expected to be a warm weekend.
![At last - the right weather for a real Kiwi Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
At last - the right weather for a real Kiwi Christmas
This Christmas is predicted to be the fairest of the decade, and hot, dry conditions are expected to last almost until the New Year.
![Xmas traffic exodus 'absolute bedlam'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Xmas traffic exodus 'absolute bedlam'
The Christmas exodus of people leaving Wellington has created a state of "absolute bedlam" on roads leading out of the city, police say.
![Fine weather for Christmas Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fine weather for Christmas Day
Mainly settled temperatures in the low 20s and light seabreezes are predicted for for Christmas Day.
![Canterbury lashed by intense weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Canterbury lashed by intense weather
Hailstones the size of marbles fell from the sky as thunderstorm season begins in Canterbury.
![Weather: Weekend will be tinged with grey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weather: Weekend will be tinged with grey
The golden sunshine may be set to fade this weekend but expect the warm temperatures to continue.