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Tramper to be rescued from Tararua Ranges after three-day ordeal
The man walked into the bush on Sunday but severe weather trapped him there.
South to get chilly as snow predicted to 200m
Snow would be accompanied by showers and possible hail and thunderstorms.
MetService Auckland weather: September 14th
MetService Auckland weather: September 14th. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: September 14th
MetService Christchurch weather: September 14th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: September 14th
MetService Wellington weather: September 14th. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: September 13th - 15th
MetService National weather: September 13th - 15th. Video / MetService
MetService Severe weather: September 13th - 14th
MetService Severe weather: September 13th - 14th
Snow to 200m, hail and thunder: South set for chilly spring blast
Snow may be accompanied by showers and hail and thunder storms, MetService says.
Lightning causes forest fire, more than a thousand without power
Fire crews in the South Island have been kept busy overnight.
Trampers trapped on Tararua Ranges as Wellington severe weather brings 130km/h winds, torrential rain to Wellington
MetService has issued two severe weather warnings for the region.
South Island wild weather: Spectacular lightning display over Queenstown, power cuts in Canterbury
Queenstown has been hit with some spectacular thunder and lightning tonight.
Impressive thunder booms over Queenstown
Impressive thunder in Queenstown after MetService issues red severe weather watch. Video - James Allan
South Island red alert warning: Electricity cuts affecting thousands in Canterbury as strong winds hit
Winds could reach up to 160km/h in exposed parts bringing further damage.
South Island red alert warning: 'Danger to life' from severe gales
Storm will be stronger than the gales on Thursday and Friday.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
A dust storm hits Havelock North on Friday afternoon
A dust storm hits Havelock North on Friday afternoon. Video / Paul Taylor
MetService Wellington weather: September 11th
MetService Wellington weather: September 11th.
Updated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up begins
The wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.
Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.
MetService National weather: September 9th - 11th
MetService National weather: September 9th - 11th
'Mixed bag': Wild weather batters the country
Some residents in Aucklands North Shore are without power.
MetService National weather: September 8th - 10th
MetService National weather: September 8th - 10th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: September 9th
MetService Wellington weather: September 9th. Video / MetService
To avoid river flooding, go with the flow, the Dutch say
New York Times: The Netherlands has learnt how to avert disaster from extreme rainfall.
Wild Wednesday: Rain, strong winds and snow to hit the country
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings.