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Easter exodus: Commuters facing major delays, 3 dead in South Island crashes
Traffic is worsening across the motorway network as people head away for the long weekend.
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What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter
Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.
Polar jet stream: 6m swells, snow near Queenstown, rain to lash North Island over Easter
MetService advises holidaymakers and locals to keep an eye on weather alerts this weekend.
Easter Weekend weather: Bring out winter woolies, as rain, snow and winds forecast
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
NI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictions
Most of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.
Marlborough drought a boon for salt works
"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."
Chilly Easter ahead? Unsettled weather moving up the country
The upcoming long weekend forecast is still hard to pin down.
'Get eyes in the air ASAP': Inside Civil Defence in Hawke’s Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle
The review into Civil Defence’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle is set to be released today.
Varied Easter weather ahead for New Zealand - it's going to be cold and wet in bottom of south
NZ is in for a bumpy week of weather – and there’s no guarantee Easter will be better.
'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer
'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'
'Mixed bag': Wet Saturday for north, patchy showers, fine breaks for south
MetService says we are also likely to see warmer nights.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
Brrrrr! Autumn arrives with a shudder in Whanganui
It will also be chilly overnight on Wednesday and Thursday.
Drought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm'
'We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'
Weather: Coldest morning of the year heralds week of chilly nights
The sun has shone for St Patrick's Day festivities, but cool nights lie ahead.
It might be chilly at night - but it isn't the worst weather around
Temperatures are forecast to range from a pleasant 22 degrees to just 5 this week.
Tornado tears through Indiana community, causing ‘many significant injuries’
Storm system also unleashed suspected twisters that damaged homes and businesses.
Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
Snow falls in Otago
Snow falling in St Bathans, Otago, on Friday, March 15 2024. Video / Supplied
Rare ‘UFO cloud’ has Aucklanders’ eyes on the skies
Those who saw the spectacle said it looked like a hole in the cloud cover.
Auckland's coldest weekend this year? Wintry snap poised to hit the country
A road snowfall warning has been issued for a South Island alpine pass.
Brynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far
Kiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.
'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpour
South Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.
MetService National Weather: March 12th - 16th
MetService National Weather: March 12th - 16th. Video / Metservice
Coldest weekend of year so far? Antarctic air mass to hit NZ
March is about to feel more like May, as a polar surge brings chilly weekend temperatures.
“Föhn wind” sees temperatures in Timaru soar to 27C at 6am
The event was due to a “Fohn wind," says MetService.
Windy, wet weather blowing in for parts of South Island, settled conditions for north
MetService has issued heavy rain and wind warnings as a front rolls up southern NZ.
Autumn heatwave hits southeast Australia, events cancelled
Extreme and severe heatwave conditions are hitting Melbourne in autumn.
NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.
Lightning reflexes by photographer captures spectacular strike over sea
Photographer Paul Le Comte captured the images during dramatic storm.
Bye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizon
Temperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.
Taupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry February
There were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.
25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines
'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'
'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmers
Rural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.