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41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August
MetService Weather: 2nd of August - 6th of August. Video / Metservice
MetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of August
MetService Weather: 31st of July - 3rd of August: 31st of July - 3rd of August. Video / Metservice
Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th-28th July Video / MetService
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
'Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of week
Rise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.
Winter respite: Temperatures set to rise well above average for this time of year
Temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages. Video / Metservice
‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecast
Multiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.
'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 National Weather: 16th - 20th July
MetService National Weather: 16th - 20th July
School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.
PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald
Chill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024
Friday morning was the coldest of the year in Auckland - and the lows remain next week.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country
Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.
Bodies found in fishermen search and East Coast storm | Focus Morning Bulletin June 26, 2024
Three bodies found in the search for missing fisherman, teenager bowled at racer meet loses leg and Wynyard Quarter to be re-connected. Video / NZ Herald
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
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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