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Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.
'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.
Why this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ drought
Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.
'Atmospheric river': Large weather system set to strike NZ
A large weather system approaching from the Tasman Sea is set to strike mid-week.
Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
How NZ scientists aim to protect critically endangered leatherbacks
Experts from three countries are studying leatherback turtles in Whakatāne.
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Warm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.
‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
Auckland’s weather forecast goes downhill: Showers, strong winds forecast amid SailGP
Increasing cloud expected for City of Sails, along with showers, and a daily high of 24C.
Summer's coming! Warm air from subtropics headed our way in late January
Good weather should coincide with Waitangi Day and regional anniversary holidays.
Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues
Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.
Auckland’s scratchy ‘sea lice’ problem spreading
Swimmers have reported itching, rashes or red spots after entering the water in Auckland.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidity
Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.
Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watch
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
NZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across country
UV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.
Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer
Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.
'Warm, humid air' set to fuel Saturday showers in North Island
Forecasters are predicting multiple 30C-plus highs to start summer next week.