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Cold snap due to sweep into Hawke's Bay, bringing showers and then frosts
Spring feels a way off yet - a full week of frosts could be on the way for Hawke’s Bay.
Napier-Taihape Rd: Snow closes Hawke’s Bay hill pass road
Snow has caused the road between Taihape and Napier to close.
2023 record low: Auckland’s coldest night, temperature plunges to 0.4C
The heaters were on high as Aucklanders found themselves scraping ice off windscreens.
Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years
The heavy rains have caused at least 20 deaths.
Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui
Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.
'More water than the Amazon': What we're learning about NZ's giant rain-makers
"Atmospheric rivers" shown to contribute huge chunk of monthly rainfall in west and north.
Ice-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay
"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Wild weather looms: Late winter storm set to bring gales, thunderstorms, heavy snow
MetService is set to issue a series of severe weather warnings later this morning.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
A MetService meterologist said Wednesday was the day to look out for.
'Big smiles, sunburn and sore legs': Ski operators stoked with two metres of snowfall
"It feels like a reward for everyone’s who’s hung in there."
Huge hailstorm hits Auckland, thunderstorms to rumble across region in coming hours
Squally thunderstorms are sweeping across Auckland this afternoon.
Sun for Hawke’s Bay this weekend after hairy Friday start
A reward for weathering a possible thunderstorm will be sun.
'Powerful' double water spouts hit Taranaki
Two water spouts have dazzled Taranaki locals.
Whanganui in for 'very changeable weather'
Heavy showers are predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
More than 30 flights cancelled, delayed after fog blankets Auckland, Waikato
Auckland Airport has issued a fog warning for travellers.
Wild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commuters
There are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.
‘Rain or shine:’ Wet weather for Winter Deco weekend in Hawke’s Bay
Rainy Winter Deco weekend ahead.
South Korean landslides kill at least seven
South Korea has been pounded by heavy rains since July 9.
Strong wind watch for Hawke’s Bay for Matariki long weekend
Winds could rise to gale force late on Thursday and into Friday.
Unsettled week of weather ahead for Whanganui
The unpredictable weather is coming from a set of troughs to the west of the country.
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
Heavy rain to strike Auckland at evening rush, weather alerts issued across parts of NZ
Holiday hotspot Coromandel is set to get 15 hours of rain.
Fine, frosty days offer short-lived respite after windy, snowy start to school hols
MetService forecasts mostly cloudy conditions, isolated showers clearing in Akld today.
All harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remain
Wind speeds in Super City forecast to reach 90km/h - Warnings of downed trees, power cuts.
Roads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaos
Road closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.
Harbour Bridge lanes reopened after closure due to high winds
Much of the North Island can expect heavy winds, after a weekend white-out in the south.
Big swells and chilly mornings but clear skies for Hawke’s Bay
Careful near the water: Hawke's Bay is expected to get big swells starting late Wednesday.
Strong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for Coromandel
Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.
Your weather this week: A mixed bag for the start of the holidays
It's looking like a mix of weather as the school holidays kick off.
Rain relief: ‘It’ll be some of the best weather Hawke’s Bay can get’, MetService says
After a prolonged wet period, expect speckles of rain before the sun comes out again.
State of emergency: More heavy rain for Gisborne area
Civil Defence warns the weather will worsen Friday afternoon.
75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.