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Snow settles in across South Island, warning extended to middle of North Island
'Taumarunui overnight Wednesday to Thursday morning at a minimum of one degree.'
Southern west coast braces for heavy rain, clouds over North ease
Meteorologist says the weather across New Zealand is a mix of sunshine and rain.
Police urge people in Southland, Otago to stay indoors as thunderstorms roll in
MetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning about 6pm for parts of the South Island.
'Anxious and angry': Downpour floods streets with sewage, locals claim
Flooding comes after 2021 event devastated town.
Almost a million lightning strikes over Tasman Sea, storm heads for NZ
'Thunderstorms will become more widespread and active over much of NZ in the coming days.'
‘Phenomenal:’ Cyclonic Hawke’s Bay rain figures revealed in ‘maps’
Regional council records rainfall at more than 40 sites.
Sudden downpour overwhelms Taupō drainage systems
Taupō residents are mopping up after a short, sharp deluge on Sunday.
Further update today on progress towards re-opening SH25 for heavy vehicles
Expect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the SH25 washout.
Severe thunderstorm watch: Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Taupō could get lashed today
“These thunderstorms will bring localised heavy rain and small hail."
Weekend showers expected for Whanganui
However things would start to fine up again for the start of the week
$13 million! Red Cross fund backed by NZ Herald already helping cyclone-ravaged regions
Donations are used to provide ongoing support to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'When disaster strikes': US sends technical team to NZ for cyclone recovery
The US ambassador to NZ said Gabrielle's huge impact was 'hard to get your head around'.
Kelly Tarlton’s reopens after storm and cyclone damage
Staff stayed nights with the sea creatures, who remained safe and well through flooding.
Second tropical cyclone this week named: 'A relief' Kevin to miss NZ - MetService
Tropical Cyclone Kevin named three days after Judy - now a category four storm.
As sunshine finally arrives, at least 19 Auckland beaches remain off-limits
Auckland’s water quality monitor has raised black “do not swim” flags at eleven beaches
Crappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather
“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."
‘Woken in the early hours’: Police go door to door as Gisborne residents evacuated
Flash flooding reported in parts of north Auckland yesterday evening after isolated rain.
Thunderstorms ease but Auckland not out of woods, newest Tropical Cyclone named
Fijian MetService names Tropical Cyclone Judy, currently sitting north of Vanuatu.
Live: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cyclone
There's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.
'Really nerve-wracking': Sisters recall evacuation from home by boat at Dairy Flat
''What is meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime event has happened three times in a month.''
‘Explosion of debris’: Tornado hits Waihī Beach, causing damage and power cuts
Residents urged to avoid area after homes damaged and power lines fall, closing roads.
Live: 'Absolutely bucketing down' - Esk Valley may evacuate; 23 'uncontactable' in HB; Mobster arrested in Napier
More wild weather forecast for regions battered by Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Elderly Hawke’s Bay couple airlifted off roof after 111 call made in Invercargill by relatives
The Pakowhai couple waited for five hours on the roof for the helicopter to help them.
‘Can’t find daddy’: Gisborne woman’s desperate hunt for missing partner
Gisborne man Joseph Ahuriri has been missing for a week after storm hit in Napier.
'Devoted’ mother survived breast cancer twice. She died after being swept away in flood
Susane Caccioppoli, a cancer survivor, was last seen by her boyfriend on February 14.
Relief as no severe weather forcast for country this weekend
High-pressure systems will bless the country with settled and mostly sunny conditions.
'Craig and Dave died helping others': Colleagues' tributes to Muriwai firefighters
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighter
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
‘Cornerstone of our lives': Widow's tribute to firefighter killed in Muriwai slip
Dave van Zwanenberg: A family man dedicated to his children
Cyclone Gabrielle: Prime Minister surveys damage over Gisborne
Hipkins says restoring infrastructure in isolated Gisborne towns a 'very big challenge'.
'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to Auckland
Rain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.
Woman stuck between slips in rural Hawke’s Bay found; Family relieved
Ashleigh Neave has been found after being stuck between slips in Tutira.
‘We watched our town basically get drowned’- Community devastated to find homes gone
Allen wept with the community last night, 'feeling their pain, anguish and anxiety'.