MetService Severe weather: February 2nd

Holidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.

'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'

Heading north for Queen's Birthday weekend? Pack a brolly.

Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.

A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.

The country's heatwave will not be making a stop in the capital this week.

Six minutes shy of the gloomiest November, summer promises warmth for Wellingtonians.

A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.

Frosty starts and sunny days forecast across NZ this week.

Focus Live: Weather update - Rain and wind to continue for many across NZ

Focus Live: Tornado touches down in Far North as severe weather lashes the North Island

"There is a lot of heavy rain around."

Good news is the weather is meant to be clearing with a high of 21 degrees

Blenheim was tracking towards 30C today.

Uncertainty looms over the tropical cyclone - but dust off the brollies anyway.

The twister was captured by local resident Alesha Plew as she and her husband were driving along State Highway 1 north of Ashburton.

A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.

Chance of a tropical cyclone sweeping through Tonga and Fiji on Easter Monday.

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

Dire weather is predicted across the North Island as the remnants of Debbie make landfall.

Virtually no region in the North Island will escape the torrential rains.

Summer is expected to end with a roar as thunderstorms roll across the upper North Island.

A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.

With just a few days until Christmas holidaymakers across the country are wondering what the weather will serve on come Sunday. For the definitive lowdown Tristram Clayton is joined for the last time this year by Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch.

The weather forecast this weekend sees a very large high-pressure system rolling in across the entire country… However by Sunday, windier weather will be moving in for some along with rain on the West Coast and a cool change for most places by Monday.

With just 11 days until Christmas and the new year holiday season kiwis across the country are starting to wonder what on earth the weather’s going to do. Joining Tristram Clayton is Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch to find out if it will be suncream and hats or soggy tents and raincoats this Christmas.

Unsettled weather continues this week with windy westerlies and passing showers. A brief period of hot weather arrives mid week before a cooler change arrives on Thursday and Friday.