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Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south

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

Record dry spell for Auckland; South faces another deluge

While Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.

Summer starts with a blow: Huge storm set to strike NZ

Temperatures set to soar on Wednesday.

Get ready to go outdoors - fine weather ahead

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: 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

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

Heavy showers, thunderstorms for upper North Island

"There is a lot of heavy rain around."

Lightning strikes and hailstorm hit Bay of Plenty and Taupō

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

MetService Weather New Zealand: April 12th - 14th

Storm: Rain sets in across North Island

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

Severe Weather Forecast: April 3rd

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

Severe thunderstorms on the way

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

Weather: Drizzle clears for fine NYE

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.

Watch NZH Focus: Weather with Philip Duncan

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.

WeatherWatch: highs & lows before Christmas

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.

NZH Focus: Will it be sunscreen and hats or soggy tents and raincoats this Christmas?

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.