Weather alert: State of emergency declared in Buller, strong winds buffet North Island
Rain has started lashing the south while wind is ramping up across the north.
Rain has started lashing the south while wind is ramping up across the north.
MetService severe weather warning: 16th July.
Monster waves are set to pummel the country's coastline and cause dangerous conditions.
Heavy flooding turned streams and streets into raging torrents, sweeping away cars.
Slips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.
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Brrr - it's a cold and frosty start for most of the country tomorrow.
More rain is forecast for parts of Northland this evening.
Weather warnings are in place for Northland.
Heavy rain and gale warnings are in place for the top half of New Zealand today.
Meteorologists closely watching for potential signs that La Niña may return this summer.
The staggering high of 54C is the hottest recorded temperature since 1913.
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
Polar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.
More rain, wind and snow is forecast over the coming days.
More frosts can be expected over the next four days, especially for inland areas.
Passengers: 'Everything was up in the air in the plane, it was pretty crazy.'
MetService National weather: July 6th - 8th. Video / MetService