'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month
Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.
Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.
The stretch of SH3 was closed for more than 11 hours as emergency services responded.
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Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
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MetService described the wind as 'strong', with gusts of up to 96km/h across the bridge.
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
What started as a dream to deliver aid by boat to Pacific islands came to a grim end.
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
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Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
A working farm in Muriwai will become home to a luxury golf course and lodge.
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
There will be little relief from sweltering temperatures in the north for the time being.
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Blenheim, Masterton and Hamner Springs each topped 30C.
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Auckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
The South Island is forecast to have the best weather in coming days.
The periods of rain covering the country will move off by Sunday.
Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.
Crews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.