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The rain has landed: Torrential downpours hit North Island; warnings of outages in Auckland
More than 60 flights in and out of Wellington Airport today have been disrupted.
'Deadliest tornado' kills at least 70 in Kentucky
The tornado wreaked havoc for 365km and over 10 counties in Kentucky.
At least two dead as storms hit Arkansas nursing home, Illinois Amazon warehouse
Emergency services respond to "mass casualty incident" at Amazon distribution centre.
The 'doomed' UK village to be abandoned to the sea
Residents of a small coastal village face becoming the UK's first 'climate refugees'.
Grace Savage: Thousands of reasons for climate action urgency
OPINION: Grace Savage outlines the fate for our Pacific Island children if COP26 fails.
Climate crisis: NZ is being transformed, but have we noticed?
Climate change is worsening droughts and deluges - but are Kiwis seeing the signs?
Storm surge so strong wave monitor was washed away in Wellington
High winds drove waves as high as 6m yesterday, cancelling ferries and disrupting flights.
Warnings in place as spring storm bears down on South Island
Heavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.
South Island red alert warning: Electricity cuts affecting thousands in Canterbury as strong winds hit
Winds could reach up to 160km/h in exposed parts bringing further damage.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.
'Remain vigilant': Strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and hail - power outages possible in Auckland
Following last week's heavy rain, new warning debris could damage Auckland power lines.
$180m and counting: Why have there been so many big floods?
Even forecasters are taken aback by 2021's slew of big flood events. What's behind them?
'Tempting' first spring weekend for Aucklanders, but road, track warnings in place
Do not do activities that may require search and rescue services.
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Focus: Strong winds cause destruction in Auckland
High winds have lifted roofs and brought down powerlines overnight in Auckland, and motorists can expect widespread disruption today. Video / Hayden Woodward
Wild winds, rain hit Auckland: Warning for Harbour Bridge motorists; possible power outages
Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.
Marlborough in race against time as more heavy rain on the way
Engineers scramble to fix broken stopbanks before another round of downpours hits.
Holidaymakers rescued by mud-covered fire chief after night of landslides
Couple thought their mini break would be 'wonderful' ... until things turned 'wild'.
Tree down on Lambton Quay as wild weather hits capital
A severe wind warning has been issued as winds are expected to gust up to 140km/h.
Over 60 dead as severe floods strike Europe
Raging torrents in Germany and Belgium swept away cars and homes.
When it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New Zealand
Slips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.
Flooding, severe gales as wild weather hits Northland
More rain is forecast for parts of Northland this evening.
As storm looms, demolition of collapsed Florida building to start
Partially collapsed condo to be demolished as Tropical Storm Elsa looms in the Caribbean.
Tornado recovery begins but 51 remain in emergency accommodation
Help and support will continue to be offered for those most directly affected by tornado.
Evacuations in Wellington: Waves will be at their strongest at 9pm - mayor
Last year similar waves washed over homes, broke windows, and caused flooding.
Wellingtonians sleeping rough encouraged to seek help as more wild weather expected
Downtown Community Ministry had outreach teams looking for rough sleepers today.
'Ratbag' property developers ask to buy houses damaged in tornado 24hrs later
Shirley Corles-Davis is still angry at being asked if she wanted to sell her house.
Tornado carnage fails to dampen community spirit
Builders, with hands on hips, surveyed the damage while their lackeys pulled out rubbish.
'All a bit raw': Employer of worker killed during South Auckland tornado speaks
Workers onsite when the tornado hit are still in disbelief over the quick chaos it caused.
'Beautiful soul': Auckland father of two killed by tornado mourned
Friends and family preparing for the funeral of mechanic killed by tornado.
'It's not safe anywhere in the world': Papatoetoe tornado's trail of destruction
'It's not safe anywhere in the world,' tornado victim says outside devastated house.
Welcome to your new home: Tornado strikes house that's just been sold
'It sounded like a plane was landing on our house. We sat in the hallway ... praying.'