Warnings before devasting Libya floods went unheeded
Experts had said floods posed significant danger to the dams protecting 90,000 people.
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Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Wind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.
‘Dry, hot air masses’: NZ summer temperatures could surge as high as 39C
Kiwis should prepare for a hot, dry summer.
2000 people feared dead in devastating Libya flooding
Mediterranean storm Daniel has broken dams and swept away entire neighbourhoods.
Southern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits Auckland
A forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.
Whanganui weather: A mild week ahead, but keep the umbrella handy
Temperatures are about average for early September.
Hawke's Bay weather to be mostly dry and sunny for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Region's trend of mostly dry, sunny weather to continue into next week.
El Niño incoming: NZ’s climate to take ‘rapid turn’ within weeks
We're about to get a taste of the drier summer much of NZ will experience under El Niño.
Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay
As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.
Heavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, Northland
MetService said heavy rain is possible in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.
Powerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall in China
Trading on Hong Kong’s stock market is suspended and hundreds of people are stranded.
Arrival of spring brings warm, fine weather
Conditions expected to get progressively warmer across the weekend.
Blue supermoon: Clear skies expected for spectacle in Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay stargazers are in for a pretty clear night.
Cold temperatures, clear skies for the last week of winter
Temperatures will drop to 0C in some parts of Auckland this week.
After a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?
As summer approaches, are we thinking enough about the threat wildfires pose here?
Lanes reduced across Auckland Harbour Bridge, country in for a wet and windy day
A strong wind watch is in place for Northland and Auckland.
Polar-laced thunderstorms to batter west, new weekend storm in wings
Electrical storms are set to sweep over both islands across the day.
Weather: Mostly settled weather for majority of the country this week
With spring just around the corner, temperatures will start to rise slightly.
Showers then frosts: Chill to leave Hawke’s Bay - only to return
Nights will be warmer early in the week.
Freezing temperatures, fresh snow to hit tonight
The North Island ski fields can expect a light dusting of snow.
‘You swallow a lot of pain’ - West Auckland community’s cyclone trauma
Six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces.
Cold temperatures to linger even after snow disappears
An extra layer or two will needed for the quarter-final games in Wellington and Auckland.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
Snow warning for SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd
Waka Kotahi issues new warning for drivers to be cautious.
Ice on plane delays Wellington flight as polar blast hits
Snow is expected to blanket much of the South Island.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Auckland covered in blanket of 'extreme' fog, country in for fine weather
There are road snowfall warnings in place for tomorrow, and more are expected this week.
‘Executive tension’: NZ’s weather wars – official papers reveal safety concerns, conflict between Niwa, MetService
'Settings of MetService and Niwa may be inefficient and could lead to public safety risk'.
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.