Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.
Space weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.
Temperatures are expected to soar into the 30s in some parts in the coming week.
MetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.
According to MetService, Gisborne is set to reach a scorching 32C on Wednesday.
Forecasters are predicting multiple 30C-plus highs to start summer next week.
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Niwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.
More balmy weather is forecast to kick off the working week – but it won't last for long.
Rain will make its way northwards across the North Island for Friday afternoon.
MetService said midweek looks settled, with light winds and mostly clear skies.
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It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
Some Hawke’s Bay spots may crack 30C this weekend – the first time since summer.
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A front is forecast to move up the country – but there's also late-week warmth in store.
Some Sth Island areas may have heavy weather today, Nth Island has warmer days coming up.
'Many locations' in the North Island are in for a chance of thunderstorms this evening.
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The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.
The region has been battered by heavy rain over the long weekend.
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The middle of the country is forecast to see the most showers during the week.
Warnings set for parts of the country lapse this morning. Auckland should hit 21C today.
Holidaymakers are urged to drive to the conditions this long weekend.
MetService says teams are preparing emergency centres ahead of severe weather.
Surface flooding and slips prompt warnings to stay off the roads in some parts.
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Police have warned motorists to drive safe this Labour weekend after six deaths last year.