Meridian's southern hydro lakes are filling fast
Meridian's southern hydro lakes are in better shape after a dose of rain.
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She's been a wet one in Palmy
A relatively dry start to the year was turned around by record rainfall last month.
Lightning and La Nina: Weather to watch out for this spring
Forecasters pick spring weather to be even messier than usual. Jamie Morton explains why.
'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather
'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'
Spring weather outlook: It's set to be 'messy'
Are we still going to see La Nina return before summer?
Breaking news: It’s still winter
It’s the first day of September - but not the first day of spring.
Storm batters North Island, heavy rain ahead for lower South
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit much of the North Island overnight.
Thousands cheer on defiant palm tree as Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan
As the deadly storm made landfall, people were glued to a livestream, rooting for a tree.
MetService warns of flash floods, 110km/h winds across North Island
The angry weather will sweep up much of the North Island overnight.
Rain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across country
Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.
Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island
Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH
33,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours; more thunderstorms to target north, west
Snow is falling in the south while heavy rain and gales are set to lash much of NZ.
'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hits
Thunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.
MetService Weather: 29th of August - 2nd of September
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Thunderstorms, strong gusts expected as weather system lashes New Zealand
Unsettled weather will affect various parts of the country today.
Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
An air mass from Australia will also bring warmer days and milder nights for parts.
Possible severe gales as strong wind watches issued across South Island, lower North
MetService has issued strong wind warnings for several southern regions for Wednesday.
Road between Kāpiti and Upper Hutt closed due to slips
Council roading teams are working to clear Akatarawa Road.
Meridian says wind, rain taking pressure off hydro
Wind and rain might a drag for some, but help take pressure off strained power system.
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Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August. Video | Metservice
More wild weather’s on the way for NZ: Here’s the unusual picture behind it
Rare phenomenon unfolding over Antarctica could spell a rocky shift from winter to spring.
Snow and heavy rain to hit South Island; MetService issues warnings
South Island braces for 150mm of rain and snow.
Temperatures up to 20C but rain and 'wall of westerly' winds expected
NZ's mixed bag of weather is expected to start with rain and showers this weekend.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise in the River City.
Major rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewing
Moisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.
'Critical 24 hours': How tag team of cave divers will search sunken superyacht
Six people are still missing after a tornado sunk the ship.
Desert Rd reopens as polar vortex clips NZ
'Yo-yo weather': A spell of calmer weather is forecast midweek.
Drone surveys reveal ongoing landslide risks at Te Kuri o Pāoa
'Significant ongoing risks' at sites along cliff face.
‘I thought I was having a nightmare’: Pahīatua homes inundated by floodwater
Dallas McKinley says waking in his flooded home on Sunday morning felt like a bad dream.
'Heaven watching over us': Family escape uninjured after tree falls on ute on expressway
'It got closer to the ground. By then it was too late, we were pretty much underneath it.'
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Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Strong wind gusts and downpours hit Whanganui
“The mountainous areas will very likely see some snow."