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‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island
MetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.
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.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible
Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.
SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic
Mangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
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.
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
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?
Floridians cling to paradise despite rising risks
Residents are refusing to leave Florida, despite the storm risk and damage.
Why Tairāwhiti needs a specialist emergency response team
Initiative will make region 'one of the most well-resourced' in NZ.
Hurricane Milton update from Orlando
AFP correspondent Daniel Stublen gives an update on Hurricane Milton from Orlando, Florida. Video / NZ Herald
Hurricane Milton: Tampa mayor’s stark warning to residents
Joe Biden urges Florida residents in the hurricane’s path to evacuate immediately.
Storm of the century: Florida residents rush to evacuate as major hurricane nears
Millions of Floridians are being told to evacuate as Hurrican Milton barrels in.
In the firing line again: Hurricane Milton targets Florida
A second hurricane in as many weeks is closing in on the US state.
Dad treks for 5 hours on flooded roads to get to daughter’s wedding
‘I just kept putting one foot in front of the other,’ says David Jones.
The 60 West Auckland residents with flood-destroyed homes stuck in ‘grey area’ for financial aid
Councillors support motion for solutions to aid storm victims after 20 months of waiting.
'Wiped off the map': Helene death toll mounts, 600 still missing
Poor communication, inaccessible roads and flooding are making the response difficult.
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Intense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper north
Auckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.
Families trapped, towns devastated: Helene's toll across six US states
Flooding hinders rescue efforts — 2.1m homes lack power and communication issues ongoing.
Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 91, North Carolina hardest hit
Rescue efforts continue as 2.5 million are without power and 37 killed in North Carolina.
'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warnings
Month's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.