'Vigorous sub-tropical jet stream': Rainmaker brewing over Tasman Sea to drench NZ
Rain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.
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Deluge for days: Slow-moving rainmaker to sweep across NZ
Forecaster says things will go downhill later this week.
Watch: Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today
Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today. Video / Alex Robertson
15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit Auckland
Residents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.
Windy days and warmer than average weather for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is set to see some gusty conditions early next week.
Seawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in Thames
Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.
Ferry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnight
Milder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.
Three big winter weather trends: Was May’s chill a prelude to a freezing few months?
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14 dead after scorching Indian heat wave
Temperatures soar up to 49.9C in parts of India this week.
Travel delays out of Auckland improve for long weekend.
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for parts of the South Island.
Hundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Winter's cold snaps likely to be brief
After a noticeably chilly May, Niwa picks milder temperatures for winter.
Editorial: Air turbulence one big reason to follow crew members’ instructions
OPINION: Incidences of serious turbulence have spiked recently.
Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan
Waikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.
'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it
The couple had urged Auckland Council to remove the tree for years.
Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected
Homes could be without power for at least the next five hours.
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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Focus: Wild weather to lash parts of the country
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / Newa
'Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North Island
People are being told to prepare ahead of time by tying down loose objects.
Strong winds, 8m waves and sub-zero temps - what to expect from this week’s weather
Temperatures a tipped to dip to -3C tomorrow. Find out where.
'Extreme weather': Neighbour to pay up after scoria, foliage blocks drains amid 2023 storms
The affected neighbour took time off work to clean up and had to get in a drainlayer.
Weather: Hawke's Bay poised for cool, dry, fine weekend
Rug up warm on Saturday sidelines.
Weather: Further rain to strike drenched North Island
Rain is set to endure for parts of the North Island on Thursday.
Rain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve water
A rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.
'As limp as rags': Monkeys fall dead from trees in heatwave
At least 83 of the midsize primates have died as temperatures hit 47 degrees.
New Caledonia rescue, deadly turbulence and severe weather | Focus Morning Bulletin May 22, 2024
Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
More rain is on the way
The easterly weather system brings heavy rain and there's more coming.
North Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possible
Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.
Lines company workers save motorist stuck in rising Rotorua floodwaters
The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.
Rising stream levels in Ngongotahā
Precautionary evacuations are under way in Ngongotahā due to fears of rising stream levels. Video / Aleyna Martinez, Olivia Sanson, Supplied
Rain-maker: Warning severe North Island weather could cause flash flooding
An orange alert is already in place for one region, where up to 160mm could fall.