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.
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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
Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
'Happened so fast': 54 confirmed dead after landslide in Philippines gold-mining village
More than 1100 families have been moved to evacuation centres.
Parts of NZ to soar into mid-30s as hot weather lashes most of the country
New Zealand recorded its hottest day in over three years yesterday, almost reaching 37C.
Snow to scorching: Health warnings as hottest weather of summer forecast
Health officials warn people to stay cool and hydrated.
Thunderstorms, 120km/h gales as 'active' weather to buffet central NZ
Forecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.
‘Temperature rollercoaster’, 120km/h gales to buffet NZ
People are being warned that damaging gusts may bring down trees and powerlines.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain ahead for Auckland
Temperatures are forecast to remain in the high 20s over the weekend and into next week.
Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
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East Cape rain warning in force as region braces for another deluge
Civil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.
MetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd
MetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st
MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st. Video / Metservice
Heavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidly
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of deluge
Civil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.