'Game-changer': -9C in parts of NZ; polar blast set to slam the country
Two "significant systems" batter NZ over the course of the week.
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Cloud might block the view for some, but other parts of New Zealand are in for a treat.
Blood supermoon happening on Wednesday night
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MetService National weather: May 25th - 27th
MetService National weather: May 25th - 27th.
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.
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'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
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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