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'Take extra care': Flights cancelled, motorists warned as fog blankets Auckland
There is reduced visibility due to fog affecting much of northern Auckland.
64 flights disrupted by fog at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport said delays were expected.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
MetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16th
MetService: National Weather: June 12th - June 16th
Watch: Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today
Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today. Video / Alex Robertson
Ferry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnight
Milder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.
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
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.
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding
An orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.
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.
National power grid emergency further extended
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
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
Devastation left by a deadly tornado in China
Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a tornado that hit Guangzhou in China. Video / AP
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
'Mixed bag': Wet Saturday for north, patchy showers, fine breaks for south
MetService says we are also likely to see warmer nights.
Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected
A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.
'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives
Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.
Autumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off season
MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.
MetService Severe Weather: 19th - 21st February
MetService Severe Weather: 19th - 21st February. Video / Metservice