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MetService Christchurch weather: January 7th
MetService Christchurch weather: January 7th. Video / MetService
Weather misery set to continue in south; thunderstorms, hail possible
Between 20mm and 40mm of rain fell in five hours around parts of the south on Tuesday.
More heavy rain on way for flood-hit south
The rain watch sees 20-40mm of rain expected this afternoon and tonight.
Central Otago Cherry crops ruined by rain
Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.
Beers in the fridge as Southland camp looks to reopen
The beer is still in the fridge awaiting the campers' return, caretaker says.
Otago flooding a 'kick in the teeth' at start of year
Some farms received a quarter of annual rainfall in the first three days of the year.
Wild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in places
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
Thunderstorm threat looms for Nth Island as holidaymakers start long crawl home
It is a mixed bag on the weather front today.
'Humongous cluster' of lightning strikes in 2hrs - more to come
Forecasters warn more lightning strikes are set to pound the country.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issued
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
Wild weather: Flooding, slips close roads in Bay of Plenty, Canterbury
Slips and flooding have closed roads and detour routes around the country.
Flooding strands 200, water contaminated, rain keeps battering parts of NZ
It's going to be a wild day for parts of NZ and the South Island is in for battering.
More rain for parts of South Island drenched by yesterday's wild weather
Parts of the South Island left sodden by yesterday's deluge are in for more rain today.
Rain forecast in the North Island today after Saturday soaking
The deluge flooded holiday hotspot Whangamatā.
Wild weather: South Island flooding causes havoc, 1100 lightning strikes detected across the North Island
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
South Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher ground
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
Your weather: Thunderstorm warning and heavy rain for parts of country
'It will be quite an active day tomorrow.'
Thunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets in
How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?
MetService National weather: December 31st - 2nd January
MetService National weather: December 31st - 2nd January.
MetService Christchurch weather: January 1st
MetService Christchurch weather: January 1st.
A dry January is forecast for the North Island
A dry January awaits those in the North Island, while wet conditions are forecast south.
MetService National weather: December 30th - 1st January
MetService National weather: December 30th - 1st January
Your New Year's Eve forecast: The hottest places to see in 2021
New Year's Eve looks set to be fine for most but the New Year will start a little damp,
'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the water
A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.
Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.