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Hundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it
The couple had urged Auckland Council to remove the tree for years.
Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Focus: Wild weather to lash parts of the country
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / Newa
Hawke's Bay's the place to be for King's Birthday - swells to ease, 20C-plus expected
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Thursday to Saturday.
Strong winds, 8m waves and sub-zero temps - what to expect from this week’s weather
Temperatures a tipped to dip to -3C tomorrow. Find out where.
Weather: Further rain to strike drenched North Island
Rain is set to endure for parts of the North Island on Thursday.
‘Multiple deaths’ after tornado in Iowa
Twister destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees and smashed cars.
Rain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve water
A rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.
New Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024
Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
North Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possible
Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
Rising stream levels in Ngongotahā
Precautionary evacuations are under way in Ngongotahā due to fears of rising stream levels. Video / Aleyna Martinez, Olivia Sanson, Supplied
Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes briefly closed due to high winds
A swathe of severe thunderstorm warnings were in place for parts of the North Island.
Almost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North Island
MetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.
Heavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warn
The top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.
Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.
'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora
Aucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.
National power grid emergency further extended
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
'Ecstatic' newlyweds in dazzling wedding photos with aurora night sky
'It’s a dream come true.'
Space storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again
'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.
Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies
An aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP Media
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears down
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
Coldest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on way
MetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.
'Cold snap': Meteorologists confirm May temperatures lower than usual
The end of autumn is set to be cooler than usual, according to a council climate report.
Power warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for Auckland
Auckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.
Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.
Still and chilly autumn so far for Taupō
Autumn continues to bring generally still, settled weather to Taupō.