Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.
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Less than 50 per cent of average rainfall has fallen over three months.
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Devastation left by a deadly tornado in China
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Hailstorm hits Christchurch Airport
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One resident described a hailstorm near Christchurch Airport as 'an intense 10 minutes'.
Snow down south and a 'rough end' to the week across NZ before clear skies prevail
Overnight temperatures across the country are set to plunge this weekend.
Wild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recorded
MetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.
Thousands gather for Anzac Day dawn services
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Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
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Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
Storms, heavy rain possible across North Island
Heavy rain watches are in place for the northern half of the North Island.
Dubai struggles to recover from 'historic weather event' that caused mass floods
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With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood.
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Flood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.
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