MetService heat alert: NZ swelters as temps hit 30C
Humidity and hot days before the weather takes a turn in time for Christmas.
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Hottest day of summer so far forecast for NZ tomorrow
Multiple regions in the South Island are set to reach temperatures of more than 30C.
Forecaster signals hot, sticky nights in lead-up to Christmas across northern NZ
It was a sticky 18.6C night in Auckland with more uncomfortable, humid days to follow
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More 30C-plus scorchers expected across country this week
Kaikōura Airport reached 32C yesterday as sun blistered eastern New Zealand.
Kaikōura soars to 32C, 30-plus temps tipped this week, severe thunderstorm warning lifted
Temperatures in eastern New Zealand have soared, reaching over 30C.
Weather: Rain warnings in place while two regions in for scorcher
One town is in store for 30C, while others are being warned of heavy rain.
Temperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so far
Dunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.
Hottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regions
Experts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.
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'Relatively sticky': Humid weather on the way for Auckland
Forecast high pressure set to deliver northern regions early Christmas present next week.
Snow in December: Scorchers interrupted by brief cold snap, strong winds
A rush of cold air moving up from the southwest on Tuesday will push temperatures down.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain lash top of North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for to the top of the country.
Rain, wind to lash Auckland in wet start to summer
Parts of the east coast of the South Island could hit 27 degrees.
Massive liner looks for a new port in a storm
The cruise ship's captain decides Napier's a better bet.
East Coast could receive a month's worth of rain over weekend
Between 120mm and 180mm worth of rain is expected across the East Coast.
Strong winds to blast central NZ, East Coast prepares for 30 hours' heavy rain
East Coast braces for another deluge, Cook Strait ferries likely to be disrupted.
'Striking distance': Less than 60mm of rain needed for Napier to have wettest year yet
The Hawke's Bay city is on the cusp of breaking a rainfall record ahead of the weekend.
Dramatic shift in weather: Downpours, thunderstorms, gales, brief snowfalls
The string of warm days is set to end as a cold southwest change begins its journey.
Hawke’s Bay weather: Weekend heavy rain watch could reach warning levels
It seems Hawke's Bay can't catch a break when it comes to rainfall.
Temperatures drop 10 degrees: Taste of summer followed by polar blast
MetService forecasts Twizel, Wānaka and Timaru could be some of the warmest spots today.
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Polar jet stream headed our way after wet week for North Island
Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel are all in the line for thunderstorms today.
Hawke’s Bay’s rain warning over, but more showers on region’s radar
Rainfall has left Hawke's Bay sodden, and there is more to come.
Heavy rain expected for several areas in North Island
Northland, Auckland, Gisborne and Waikato are all in the firing line.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
Make the most of the dry weather while you can.
Heavy rain warning for ranges of Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain is expected to fall over 24 hours, with 150mm in the ranges.
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'Run of wet days': Tropical low brings rain, wind to north
A tropical low is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the top of the country.
Cyclone Mal ‘likely to intensify’ into category 3 as Fiji prepares for worst
The cyclone approaches the Fiji Group on Tuesday night.
Rain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coast
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.