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Wild weather warning: Thunderstorms set to hit Auckland and Waikato
A low is bring 'extensive rain across the top half of the country'./

MetService Auckland weather: September 17th
MetService Auckland weather: September 17th. Video / MetService

MetService severe weather warning: September 16th
MetService severe weather warning: September 16th. Video / MetService

MetService National weather: September 16th - 18th
MetService National weather: September 16th - 18th. Video / MetService

MetService Wellington weather: September 17th
MetService Wellington weather: September 17th. Video / MetService

Wild weather to lash Auckland, Waikato - severe thunderstorm watch issued
A huge weather system packed with downpours and thunder is set to cross northern NZ.

MetService severe weather warning: September 15th - 16th
MetService severe weather warning: September 15th - 16th. Video / MetService

MetService National weather: September 15th - 16th
MetService National weather: September 15th - 16th. Video / MetService

Two days in dark: Internet and cellphone reception restored on West Coast
Internet restored for thousands on West Coast after lightning strike melts fibre cable.

Lightning strikes three times: Is this NZ's unluckiest woman?
It's the smell she won't forget - the intense cooked smell of her own flesh.

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

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.