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India swelters under severe heat, at least 34 have died
At least 34 people have died in the past two days in the 42.2 degree heat.
Severe weather watch: North Island in for a wet and stormy weekend
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the North Island.
Weather: Fine and dry conditions continue for rest of week
New Zealand is taking a break from the wild weather of the past few months.
North Island flooding: Homes evacuated, slips block state highways
Flooding and slips have closed parts of SH1 and SH3.
Exclusive: Weather wars - safety fears over MetService v Niwa duelling forecasts, Govt steps in
MEDIA INSIDER: Do we really need two public weather forecasters?
Exclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa work
Minister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'
Thunder and showers possible but no storm in Hawke’s Bay this week
Cold nights and showers ahead for Hawke's Bay.
Heavy rain and severe gales due to lash parts of country this week
Both islands are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week.
Bone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the way
No wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.
More rain looms as Auckland recovers, 100 flood-damaged properties
The region had up to 110mm worth of rain yesterday.
Weather: heavy rain and a touch of snow forecast this week
Heavy rain will affect northern and western parts of the North Island from Tuesday.
South Island’s West Coast set for soaking
Buller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.
Wild weather: Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain tears up highways
Muggy downpours have plagued New Zealand all week.
Evacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into Saturday
Heavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Northlanders bracing for more rain this week
Another northerly flow with several fronts is set to bring more rain to Northland.
Chill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummeting
Be sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.
Auckland firefighters battling large Avondale blaze
An witness says at least 10 Fire and Emergency vehicles are at the scene.
'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to Wellington, South Island
The worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
'Tropical disturbance' to bring another soaking to parts of NZ
The worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
Snow settles in across South Island, warning extended to middle of North Island
'Taumarunui overnight Wednesday to Thursday morning at a minimum of one degree.'
Police urge people in Southland, Otago to stay indoors as thunderstorms roll in
MetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning about 6pm for parts of the South Island.
Niwa releases its record-breaking stats for a summer of extreme weather
New Zealand experienced a memorable February, but not for the right reasons.
Crappiest summer ever: Sunny stint to replace soggy three months of rainy weather
“It is a decent dry spell for the North Island to the end of the weekend."
‘Woken in the early hours’: Police go door to door as Gisborne residents evacuated
Flash flooding reported in parts of north Auckland yesterday evening after isolated rain.
'I just ran': Teacher barely escapes landslide that rips home apart
Mangawhai community rallying together for teacher.
Emergency mobile alerts issued across the Auckland region
These were in response to increased rainfall and flood risks.
Relief as no severe weather forcast for country this weekend
High-pressure systems will bless the country with settled and mostly sunny conditions.
'String of sunny days': Weekend promise of fine weather for storm-hit north
It's good news for the recovery.
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Boatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescued
The navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.
Distress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier Island
A boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.