
Wild weather: Flooding, slips close roads in Bay of Plenty, Canterbury
Slips and flooding have closed roads and detour routes around the country.
Slips and flooding have closed roads and detour routes around the country.
It's going to be a wild day for parts of NZ and the South Island is in for battering.
Parts of the South Island left sodden by yesterday's deluge are in for more rain today.
The deluge flooded holiday hotspot Whangamatā.
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
'It will be quite an active day tomorrow.'
How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?
A dry January awaits those in the North Island, while wet conditions are forecast south.
MetService National weather: December 30th - 1st January
New Year's Eve looks set to be fine for most but the New Year will start a little damp,
A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
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A Mt Wellington resident said the 'surprise' burst of hail lasted for 6-7 minutes.
Motueka fruit growers say millions of dollars of fruit is ruined after the hailstorm.
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
The North Island is in for a pleasant day, but it's a colder story for the South Island.
MetService Wellington weather: December 25th.
MetService National weather: December 24th - 26th.
The snow is expected to mostly fall on Boxing Day.
MetService Christchurch weather: December 24th.
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
If you took a new-model car out at the height of flood, it could be a ticking time bomb.