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<b><i>Latest updates:</i></b> Stormy weather, high winds rock NZ
Severe weather has hit much of NZ. Follow updates in your area.
More stormy weather to batter NZ
Another cold front is set to bring more wet weather to a battered North Island with more snow forecast for Southland.
Wild weather continues
Wild weather is continuing to cause disruption across NZ, closing roads and causing power cuts.
Squalls just the lull before 'furore'
Raging squalls shook houses and cut power to thousands yesterday in what forecasters called a 'lull' in the storm ravaging NZ.
Lambs dying in their thousands as storm bites
The corpses of newborn lambs are piling up in their tens of thousands as cold weather continues to hit Southland.
12,000 in North Island still without power
12,000 people are still without power in the North Island as wild weather continues to plague the country.
Weather Watch: No calm before the storm
It was the storm that the chief forecaster at MetService said wasn't going to be big, and was angry at the media for saying so and for using, what he called, emotive language...
Storm cuts power to North Island homes
Hundreds of North Island homes have been hit by power cuts as high winds continue to lash regions still reeling from the weekend's storm.
Southland prepares for next onslaught of snow
Southlanders are being urged to prepare for further high winds today and more snow tomorrow.
Storm misery: Dismal weather sting in tail
North Islanders face nearly a week of dismal weather after the damaging weekend storm, while those in the South battle with snow.
Power 'back on by tonight'
Powerco says around 3500 houses in the North Island without power should have the service restored by tonight.
Storm leaves mark on nation
The storm that hit New Zealand this weekend cut electricity to around 45,000 people and bowled over hundreds of trees.
Powerful storm cuts power, closes roads
Southlanders are being asked to stay at home and travel on roads only if it is absolutely necessary
Herald delivery delayed by power cuts
Delivery of the New Zealand Herald newspaper to homes in Auckland has been delayed this morning.
Chaos as big blow roars in
Around 11,000 people were still without power in the North Island this morning, after wild storms overnight.
Storm brings 130km/h winds and snow
A storm the size of Australia is hitting New Zealand with winds of 130km/h around Wellington and heavy snow falling in parts of Westland.
New Zealand in path of gigantic storm
The MetService has issued severe weather warnings for all of NZ as a storm the size of Australia passes over. Strong gales are forecast in many North Island areas and heavy snow in the south.
Huge storm bears down on NZ
The wild weather is expected to bring extreme conditions over the next 48 hours, with gale force winds,heavy rain and freezing temperatures.
Metservice issues severe weather warning
Aucklanders are being warned to stay away from beaches with gales and large ocean swells set to batter much of the country in coming says.
Tasman storm gathering momentum
A low 'the size of Australia' is heading our way - bringing with it gales and huge ocean swells, warn experts.
Massive storm set to hit NZ tomorrow
One of the largest storms on the planet is due to hit New Zealand tomorrow, bringing gales, heavy rain and snow to much of the country.
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