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![Snow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Snow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' looms
The southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.
![Latest forecast: Who gets the best view of 'blood supermoon'?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Latest forecast: Who gets the best view of 'blood supermoon'?
A 'blood supermoon' is due to grace our night sky this Wednesday. Where is best to see it?
!['Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not over](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not over
Coastline warning to remain in place until Saturday.
![Huge swells pummel East Coast Beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Huge swells pummel East Coast Beaches
Beachgoers warned to stay away as huge swell pummels coast. Video / Charlotte Rasmussen / Emmarose Cowie / Zsania Johnson / Alison Smith / Jordan Smith / Greg Malcolm / Jordan Richmond HC Post
![Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed
The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.
![Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
![MetService National weather: May 21st - 23rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService National weather: May 21st - 23rd
MetService National weather: May 21st - 23rd. Video / MetService
![MetService Christchurch weather: May 21st](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Christchurch weather: May 21st
MetService Christchurch weather: May 21st. Video / MetService
![MetService Wellington weather: May 20th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Wellington weather: May 20th
MetService Wellington weather: May 20th. Video / MetService
![MetService Christchurch weather: May 20th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Christchurch weather: May 20th
MetService Christchurch weather: May 20th. Video / MetService
![MetService National weather: May 19th - 21st](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService National weather: May 19th - 21st
MetService National weather: May 19th - 21st. Video / MetService
![Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
![MetService Christchurch weather: May 19th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Christchurch weather: May 19th
MetService Christchurch weather: May 19th. Video / MetService
![MetService Wellington weather: May 19th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Wellington weather: May 19th
MetService Wellington weather: May 19th. Video / MetService
![Light snow in Invercargill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Light snow in Invercargill
Conditions ease after snow, ice make for chilly start in South. Video / ODT
![Weather: More than 1000 lightning strikes recorded overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Weather: More than 1000 lightning strikes recorded overnight
A wintry blast hits parts of the South Island today.
!['Chaotic and pretty intense': Tornado rips through Waitara, causing damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Chaotic and pretty intense': Tornado rips through Waitara, causing damage
Tornado causes minor damage to some buildings, sends trampolines flying.