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North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
Vanuatu Prime Minister surveys cyclone damage from the air
More than 10,000 households have been affected by Cyclone Lola.
Authorities left 'reeling' after Hurricane Otis batters Mexico
Hurricane Otis ripped through Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm, ravaging the region.
What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu
New Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Lola strengthens to category 4
The cyclone is expected to hit Vanuatu's second largest city, Luganville, at midday.
'This is just madness': MetService staff in disbelief at fatal flood forecasting
An internal review seen by the Herald says warning systems need 'substantial changes'.
Niwa warns of strong cyclones coming to Pacific
The weather agency expects nine to 14 cyclones this season.
Coromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'
Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.
Heavy showers, thunderstorms approach as strong winds buffet country
Auckland will see fresh southwesterlies on Tuesday, a partly cloudy day with showers.
DoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 months
Storms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.
Wild weather on yesterday's last Interislander crossing
Wild weather on the 11am Aratere Interislander ferry crossing yesterday, sailing from Picton to Wellington. Video / Ethan Yeow
Auckland in firing line for thunderstorms this evening
Auckland is in for an unsettled first week of the school holidays.
Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.
Libya flooding death toll soars to 11,300, 10,100 reported missing
A UN official said that most casualties could have been avoided.
'Any sort of rain': First-home buyers lament flooded newbuild property every rainfall
Developer Precise Homes is blaming Auckland's historically-high rainfall.
Focus: Recovery efforts start in Libya after thousands killed in floods
The death toll in Libya's floods tops 5300, with thousands still missing and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Video / AP
2000 people feared dead in devastating Libya flooding
Mediterranean storm Daniel has broken dams and swept away entire neighbourhoods.
El Niño incoming: NZ’s climate to take ‘rapid turn’ within weeks
We're about to get a taste of the drier summer much of NZ will experience under El Niño.
Death toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria rises
Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of seven more people.
Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in homes welcome National's cyclone Ombudsman
The Prime Minister has suggested the move would add another layer of bureaucracy.
Hawke's Bay farmer rapt to move out of Category 3; others still fighting ahead of deadline
'I said to them, well I shouldn't be in Category 3.'
Powerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall in China
Trading on Hong Kong’s stock market is suspended and hundreds of people are stranded.
Wettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergency
Rainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.
Exclusive details: Auckland Council, Govt to unveil $1b-plus flood buyout
But payouts for multi-million-dollar clifftop mansions could be capped.
Where to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summer
DoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.
Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico, California braces for first tropical storm in 84 years
Hilary is the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.
Southern California warned of rare tropical storm
Extreme flooding, mudslides and even tornadoes are expected.
Letters: Cold comfort from Greens’ healthy homes grant
OPINION: Plus letters on outward migration, vaping, platitudes, billboards, and justice.
Amanda Singleton: Cruel mental toll of flood events
OPINION: 'The aftermath of these extreme events leaves scars.'
Editorial: Tragic lessons from Hawaiian inferno
OPINION: Every disaster is an opportunity to learn and prepare, our editorial says.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
US storms: 2 dead, flights cancelled, 1.1m without power
Storms spread, with tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states.
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Strong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roads
Some drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.