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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.

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