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Scientists perplexed as tornadoes tear across United States
The US tied its record of 11 consecutive days with at least eight tornadoes each day.
Flooding down south begins turbulent week of weather
Long-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.
Man rows solo from Dunedin to Cape Horn in 154 days
The journey took the 67-year-old just 154 days.
Thousands without power: Storm lifts roofs and floods roads in Christchurch
Christchurch slammed by crazy weather, Wellington next in line.
Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and gusty winds to hammer North Island
The wild weather which washed out SH6 near Haast today will hit the North Island tomorrow.
Mysterious flashing lights reported all over Northland
In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.
Westland clean-up: Rubbish being retrieved, bridge repairs underway
Power restored to Haast, as storm clean-up expected to take weeks.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch and chance of small tornado
Severe thunderstorms are expected in Northland, Auckland, and the Coromandel.
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66-year-old swept away by floodwaters named
Aerial photos reveal staggering damage caused by the torrents of water.
Elderly woman dies in flood waters on West Coast
A woman's body has been found on the banks of a flooded West Coast river.
Climate change in Auckland: heat, disease and rising seas
City of Sails could see an equivalent three months of extra-hot days - within a century.
Are more tropical cyclones coming?
Tropical cyclones brewing north of New Zealand come with severe weather warnings.
Violent storms leave clues in their wake
Scientists hope storms leave clues on severe weather's world impact.
Wild weather: Upper North Island braces for soaking
Power crews are on standby as wet and windy weather starts to lash the North Island.
Endless summer: Warm, settled weather here until Thursday
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on Cyclone Oma, which could track towards NZ.
'Extreme' wind cuts power to 4500 in South Island
The South Island has been rocked by nasty weather the past few days.
The sky 'exploded': Weather bomb causes severe flooding
"Half the front garden" washes onto the road as severe localised storm causes havoc.
Storms approaching: Get ready for a thundery few days, and a wet Christmas
MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.
Blow me down: Windy Welly gets dangerous
Sprain, strains and stuff in eyes - some of the ways the wind has injured Wellingtonians
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of North Island
Thunderstorms hit the North Island overnight and will continue until mid-morning.
Hot, hot, hot to wet, wet, wet: Rain and wind settle in before Christmas
A complex low system is bringing heavy rain, gales and possible thunderstorms.
Spectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North Island
Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.
More of the same: Thunderstorm risk remains
Cyclone Owen is wreaking havoc on Australia, but forecasters say it's unlikely to hurt us.
Extensive flooding in Palmerston North as thunderstorms hit
Motorists are being urged to take care due to extensive flooding across Palmerston North.
Extreme weather costs insurers $226m this year
The 2018 year was the second most expensive year for severe weather events, after 2017.
Big storm hits Auckland
Storm hits Auckland: Flights delayed and person injured by lightning, houses shake. / Supplied
Climate change: Revealing its hand in today's extreme weather
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Power outages will get worse, Vector head says
Lines charges could more than double Vector boss says as he delivers a bleak prediction.
Farm owner hears large ringing sound before tornado unleashes
Tornado sweeps through Waikato farms, leaving a wake of destruction.
Few Auckland businesses ready for disaster
Few businesses in NZ's biggest city fully prepared for natural disasters, new study finds.
'I lost everything. But I made it.'
Authorities say there is little doubt the death toll from the storm will rise.
Weakened hurricane targets Portugal, Spain
Portugal's weather service issued a red alert for 13 of its 18 mainland districts.