MetService issues heat alerts as temperatures could reach 30C
Blenheim, Masterton and Hamner Springs each topped 30C.
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Man dies while snorkelling at Auckland's Matakatia Bay
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45 drink-drivers caught by police morning after Rhythm and Vines
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NYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam country
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Legendary lollipop man of 31 years given fitting farewell
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Auckland finally in store for fine spells, but top holiday spots under weather watches
MetService finally has good news for Aucklanders.
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Stay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continues
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Helicopter called for assistance to battle fire on Matakana Island
Firefighters are fighting a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
Temperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past Christmas
MetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C
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Dunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.
Passenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries
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Two Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornado
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Snow in December: Scorchers interrupted by brief cold snap, strong winds
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