A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.

Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.

It's a contrast rarely seen in New Zealand, but weather watches are in place for the North

A walk on the beach has a risk on a par with mountain climbing, report finds.

Auckland's dams will get a little treat, while Northland will bear the brunt.

Snow could fall to 300m in Dunedin this evening, strong winds affect lower North Island.

There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.

Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.

Four snow warnings have been issued across the country.

"That day you made a choice. And the choice you made was a fatal one."

Intense showery conditions that are prevalent today are forecast to ease tonight.

Strong winds are expected in the region today, with Rangitoto ferry sailings cancelled.

Coffee shop's wall saga coming to an end.

The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 6pm.

Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.

Three-year-old's spine was injured in a crash this year.

Many parts of New Zealand has seen a whole lot of snow today.

Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.

A vicious wintry blast is taking hold across the North Island.

Let it snow: Ruapehu's winter season kicks off tomorrow as snow continues to fall.

One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.

A family tells of their terror as the wild weather of the past two days starts to settle.

Dan Tudman's daughter called him, screaming as their home was hit by a tornado.

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A managed isolation facility has been set up at the Grand Mercure for the new arrivals.

Crack out those umbrellas, the rain is set to stay.

"There's a lot of strength in realising you're not the only person."