Winter blast: Big chill and snow expected to hit NZ by Friday
A forecaster says this is shaping up to be the first proper winter blast of 2022.
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Climate change a factor in extreme autumn weather
Autumn saw a new hourly rainfall record, while it was the third hottest May.
WeatherWatchNZ's long weekend forecast for NZ
WeatherWatchNZ's Philip Duncan says conditions are ripe for New Zealand to receive its first wintry blast of the year next weekend. Video / WeatherWatchNZ
'Winter blast': Southern Ocean storm set to deliver heavy rain, possible snow
Dunedin and Invercargill could see snow by Saturday, WeatherWatch says.
Long weekend weather: Ridge bringing 'big improvement'
MetService says Saturday is 'definitely looking the pick' of Queen's Birthday weekend.
Whanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three years
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
Auckland crash: Congestion spanning for kilometres on Northwestern Motorway
Traffic is stretching from the Newtown Rd off-ramp all the way back to Rosebank Rd.
Tornado tears through Waikanae
A "mini tornado" has swept across Waikanae causing damage to properties. Video / Rodger Smith
Foggy debate: Do you use hot or cold air to defog your car?
One woman thought she could find the answer on TikTok but became more confused than ever.
Auckland, North Island centres under severe storm watch - harbour bridge warning
MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for much of New Zealand.
MetService Severe weather: May 31st - June 1st
MetService Severe weather: May 31st - June 1st.
Four-metre swells expected in parts as second storm set to hit
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted for the North Island.
Flooding now unlikely in Ngongotahā after residents urged to prepare to evacuate
MetService said Rotorua experienced 21mm in just an hour in Rotorua between 2pm and 3pm
MetService National weather: May 30th - June 1st
MetService National weather: May 30th - June 1st.
Slips and some areas getting 40mm of rain in half an hour as heavy rain batters the North Island
A meteorologist said from 12.30pm to 1pm today Whitianga received 40mm of rain.
Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood
30 May 2022. Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood after a night of heavy rain. Video / Northern Advocate
Wild weather: Torrential rain floods Auckland motorway, warning for motorists
Metservice says a severe weather warning is in place from 6pm tonight.
Clayton Road closed after crash
Part of Clayton Road has closed this morning after a crash has caused significant damage to a power pole. Video / Andrew Warner
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Stormy Sunday: Thunderstorms, downpours, gales to lash north
Storm clouds laced with moist, humid air from the tropics are bearing down on NZ.