North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
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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.
Niwa’s summer forecast: Scorching days next week, but muggy months to follow
Kiwis are in for a weather roller-coaster ride to Christmas and muggy days lie beyond.
'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetService
The relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative.
Weather outlook: More rain on the way after settled start to the week
More balmy weather is forecast to kick off the working week – but it won't last for long.
Niwa climate outlook: What the Bay can expect for summer
Predictions for temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels.
Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads
It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
Will your area hit 30C? Soaring temps tipped as early taste of summer sweeps NZ
Some areas are expected to reach near 30C in the coming days.
Long, dry spells loom beyond another messy week of spring weather
A front is forecast to move up the country – but there's also late-week warmth in store.
Niwa says summer could be hotter, dryer than average; hot temps for week ahead
Some Sth Island areas may have heavy weather today, Nth Island has warmer days coming up.
Thunder, hailstorms for Auckland before lunch; showers in regions easing in evening
Hailstones up to 15mm in diameter are possible, and rainfall of 15mm an hour in places.
Showers forecast for much of NZ, wet week ahead for Auckland
Warnings set for parts of the country lapse this morning. Auckland should hit 21C today.
Long-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?
A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?
Gisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation
'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.
Thunder, hail, heavy showers tipped for Auckland evening commute; wind warning for Harbour Bridge
The first week of term four kicks off on a wet note for most of the North Island.
Aurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night sky
The aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.
How to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzle
The aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.
Fishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging survey
Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.
What we know about the 'elevated' cyclone risk in NZ
Northern New Zealand is at normal to higher-than-normal risk of a tropical cyclone.
Drizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in temps
Polar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.
'Wettest day in a century': How does Dunedin match up with other weather events?
Dunedin's 'wettest day in a century' – but how does it compare with other flooding events?
Otago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought in
Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.
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Dunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergency
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
Heatwave warning: Young children face rising hospitalisation risks
More young children needed hospital care when temperatures topped 24.1C
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
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‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
Weather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h gales
MetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.