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‘Take extra care’: Warnings as giant seas, severe winds threaten holiday plans
A low-pressure system to the east is forecast to drive in southerlies.
Millions on high alert as Australia bushfires grow
Extreme Boxing Day weather conditions raise fire danger across several Australian states.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New Zealand
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update
Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
'Uncharted territory': Heat surge puzzles scientists
Record-breaking heat in 2023 and 2024 puzzles scientists, defying climate predictions.
Christmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so far
Long-range forecasts suggest murky weather for Xmas: but don't cancel BBQ plans just yet.
‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidity
Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetService
Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watch
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
Air NZ flight out of Auckland struck by lightning during last night's storm
The plane was hit by lightning 20 minutes after takeoff and returned to NZ.
'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-ups
Temperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.
Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires
High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.
Large Canterbury fire expected to be contained Saturday
The fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.
NZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across country
UV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.
'Weekend of two halves': 140km/h gales to batter central NZ, south braces for wind and rain
Temperatures are set to return to normal after a week of hot, muggy nights.
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.
Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer
Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.
Six days without power: Plans for extreme solar storm hitting NZ revealed
Space weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.
Sleepless nights ahead? New Zealand bracing for hotter, drier summer
Temperatures are expected to soar into the 30s in some parts in the coming week.
Vulnerable people at risk as summer temperatures soar into the 30s
MetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.
Temperatures forecast to exceed 30C across NZ this week
According to MetService, Gisborne is set to reach a scorching 32C on Wednesday.
'Warm, humid air' set to fuel Saturday showers in North Island
Forecasters are predicting multiple 30C-plus highs to start summer next week.