Avalanche risk closes Milford Rd, gales for South
A storm is tracking up the country for the first half of the week.
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Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for South
A mixed bag of weather with strong winds, rain for South Island.
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MetService severe weather warning: August 12th
MetService severe weather warning: August 12th
MetService National weather: August 12th - 14th
MetService National weather: August 12th - 14th
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
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MetService National weather: August 11th - 13th
MetService National weather: August 11th - 13th.
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MetService National weather: August 10th - 12th
MetService National weather: August 10th - 12th. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: August 11th
MetService Christchurch weather: August 11th. Video / MetService
MetService Auckland weather: August 11th
MetService Auckland weather: August 11th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: August 11th
MetService Wellington weather: August 11th. Video / MetService
Brrr!: Storm passes and makes way for near-freezing temperatures
At 7am, Wellington was sitting on 3.9C, Hamilton -3.7C and Whakatāne 1C.
Settled, frosty conditions to come after wet, windy weather
Weatherman says settled conditions due tomorrow.
Snow falls in North Island, causes closures to major highways
Rain, snow and hail are on the cards for much of the country today.
MetService severe weather warning: August 9th
MetService severe weather warning: August 9th. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: August 9th - 11th
MetService National weather: August 9th - 11th. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: August 10th
MetService Christchurch weather: August 10th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: August 10th
MetService Wellington weather: August 10th. Video / MetService
Wellington battered by 120km/h southerlies, rain and snow
The bad weather has also disrupted sea and air travel with ferries and flights cancelled.
Strong winds: Auckland Harbour Bridge motorists urged to take care
A wind warning has been in place for Auckland overnight.
Wild weather: Heavy snow warnings in the south
The heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.
Dashcam footage of snowy conditions in the South Island
Dashcam video of 4WD sliding out on road between Tekapo and Twizel. Video / Takuto Matsuda / Angela Stephens
Trail of destruction as Greek wildfires rage on
Three large wildfires continue to churn across Greece, one threatening whole towns.
We're on track for another record warm winter. Have you noticed?
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