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Flood warning for Waikato as seven-day low moves in
A large depression is moving towards the central North Island and Waikato, bringing with it plenty of rain.
Rain, thunder, gales and snow bring wintry deja vu
Families heading home from the school holidays are warned to expect delays as the weekend brings rain, thunder, gales and even snow to much of the country.
Thunderstorms for North Island tonight
The North Island has been warned to expect more thunderstorms tonight, and possibly tornadoes as well.
Tornado tears into country homes
When the Fire Service called John Weatherley and told him there was a problem at home he thought his house must have burned down.
Wall of storms on the way
A wall of thunderstorms the length of New Zealand is about to hit, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and even snow.
October set to kick off wild weather
October is set to live up to its billing as the stormiest month of the year with predictions of violent and windy weather.
Heavy rain, snow lash North Island
A severe weather warning is issued for the lower North Island while police warn of surface flooding in Auckland.
Gales, rain, slips - that's our weekend weather
Heavy rain is expected to batter the North Island for most of the weekend, and forecasters are warning of possible flooding.
El Nino likely to bring a stormy spring
Thunderstorms - and possibly tornadoes - predicted between September and November.