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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.
MetService Christchurch weather: February 13th - 14th
MetService Christchurch weather: February 13th - 14th
MetService Wellington weather: February 13th - 14th
MetService Wellington weather: February 13th - 14th
MetService Auckland weather: February 13th - 14th
MetService Auckland weather: February 13th - 14th
MetService National weather: February 13th - 15th
MetService National weather: February 13th - 15th
Cyclone Gabrielle shifts slightly east overnight - what it means for your region
WeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
Brunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to close
All Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.
Why this storm could be worse: High winds to cause power cuts, downed trees, more slips and surges
Authorities warn strong winds pose higher risk of power cuts, downed trees than last time.
Focus: Cyclone Gabrielle could be one of the most serious storms to hit NZ this century
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle could be one of the most serious storms to hit New Zealand this century. Video / NZ Herald / Niwa / Windy
'One of the most serious storms forecast for NZ this century': New Cyclone Gabrielle warning
Gabrielle could strike the upper North Island as early as Friday, forecasters warn.
Focus Live: Auckland Emergency Management Update 1PM
Focus Live: Auckland Emergency Management gives an update on the state of the weather event in Auckland.
Focus Live: Officials give 4pm update on Auckland floods
Officials give 4 pm update on Auckland floods. Video / NZ Herald
More heavy rain, gales, coming for upper North Island
More heavy rain, gales, coming for upper North Island. Video / WeatherWatchTV
Focus: Officials give latest update on Auckland floods
Auckland Emergency Management 8 am update. Video / NZ Herald
Live: Tauranga house 'in the middle of road'; up to four dead in Auckland; more thunderstorms loom; Waitomo declares state of emergency
Auckland is under a state of emergency following record rainfall and widespread damage.
Live: Up to 4 dead; aerial images reveal homes on the brink; PM lands; Watch: Bus floats down road
Auckland is under a state of emergency following record rainfall and widespread damage.
Risk of another tropical cyclone to north of country
Tairāwhiti remains in a state of emergency which Civil Defence will review on Friday.