A pony swept away in floodwaters 13 days ago has turned up caked in sand.

Heavy storms, rainwater run-off and low-lying land pose a flood risk to about 16,000 properties in the Auckland region.

Aucklanders are trying to save water - but must do better.

Floodwaters washed a goat into a tree in Dargaville.

Investigation into failed New Lynn culvert and the treatment plant struggling to filter dirty flood waters.

A month's rain has fallen in just a few hours in some areas while "giant" gold ball sized hailstones have rocked towns.

A sinkhole in New Lynn could be bigger than it looks. So what causes them? We asked an expert.

A section of a main New Lynn street remains cordoned off with parts of a footpath now a giant gaping hole with an impassable sheer drop.

Auckland residents have begun cleaning up drenched homes and filing insurance claims after a massive storm saturated the region.

Some parts of the country might feel hot season never arrived this time

Storm Doris has claimed its first victim as wind gusts reaches 170km/h.

"They told us not to worry. All was good," said Ron Stork.

Preparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.

It's a question summer-deprived Wellingtonians couldn't be blamed for asking: Why is Australia sweltering in a heat wave while their own city hasn't broken 25C all season?

If you thought summer was missing in action last month, official figures released today prove it.

A shipping container weighing about 2.3 tonnes was hit by a midnight train after it was blown onto the main trunk railway at Otahuhu in the storm at the weekend.

COMMENT: Storms, high winds, heavy rain and even ice... What has happened to summer and will it improve. WeatherWatch head analyst Phil Duncan explains.

Blizzard conditions are sweeping Britain, with snow falling as far south as London and dozens of flights grounded.

Power is expected to be restored before nightfall for Gisborne residents, the electricity company says.

Don't make too many plans for that Christmas Day barbie as stormy weather could put a dampener on outdoor celebrations.

Thunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.

A Kiwi father-of-four has died in Melbourne eight days after being hospitalised for "sudden onset asthma".

At least two people are believed to have died from the unusual condition in Melbourne, but could it happen here?

The Metservice is warning rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms are on the way to Wellington for tonight and tomorrow.

The Prime Minister's bodyguards directed traffic around a high rise close to collapse, slips caused traffic chaos and homes were evacuated in capital.

Secretary of State John Kerry won't criticize Donald Trump's climate policies, but says the next US Govt "dare not avoid" the issue.

It was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?

These astonishing photos were taken in the heart of Tornado Alley in the Great Plains of the United States.

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A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.