'Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not over
Coastline warning to remain in place until Saturday.
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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
The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.
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.
'In for a hammering': Weather bomb to bring strong winds, heavy swells
A "weather bomb" is a low-pressure system which deepens by 24hPa in 24 hours.
MetService Christchurch weather: May 22nd
MetService Christchurch weather: May 22nd. Video / MetService
MetService National weather: May 21st - 23rd
MetService National weather: May 21st - 23rd. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: May 21st
MetService Christchurch weather: May 21st. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: May 20th
MetService Wellington weather: May 20th. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: May 20th
MetService Christchurch weather: May 20th. Video / MetService
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
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Nasty blast: Snow, rain and strong winds for large parts of NZ
Morning commuters may want to pack and an extra jumper and umbrella.
MetService National weather: May 18th - 20th
MetService National weather: May 18th - 20th. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: May 19th
MetService Christchurch weather: May 19th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: May 19th
MetService Wellington weather: May 19th. Video / MetService
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
A wintry blast hits parts of the South Island today.
'Chaotic and pretty intense': Tornado rips through Waitara, causing damage
Tornado causes minor damage to some buildings, sends trampolines flying.
Tornado through Waitara causes minor damage
FENZ Taranaki reports a tornado has been through Waitara. Some minor damage to some buildings and trampolines flying about. Video / Brianna Tipene
Wild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North Island
Much of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.
Weather: Enjoy your weekend - overnight downpour clears
Changeable winter-like patterns in the forecast for the weekend and beyond.
MetService National weather: May 14th-16th
MetService National weather: May 14th-16th. Video / MetService
MetService Wellington weather: May 15th
MetService Wellington weather: May 15th. Video / MetService