It's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?
But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.
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MetService National Weather: August 21st - 23rd
MetService National Weather: August 21st - 23rd
Wild Friday: Thunderstorms to rattle the North Island; heavy rain for West Coast
Brilliant flashes of lightning illuminated skies over northern regions before dawn.
'Like a demon': Tornado hits home during owner's morning prayers
Helen Pirini was saying her morning prayers when a tornado headed towards her front door.
House roof blown off after tornado rips through Far North
More tornadoes possible today and tomorrow.
Weather: Rain and the chance of thunderstorms and tornadoes
Showers are expected for most of the North Island, but some fine spells are forecast too.
MetService Severe Weather: August 19th - 21st
MetService Severe Weather: August 19th - 21st
MetService National Weather: August 19th - 21st
MetService National Weather: August 19th - 21st
Weather alert: Portable cabin blown off truck, trees down, 138km/hr winds
Many parts of the country are affected by severe weather warnings.
Winter's late blast: Heavy rain, gales start to lash country
Weather watches have been issued as our mid-week weather turns nasty.
MetService National Weather: August 18th - 20th
MetService National Weather: August 18th - 20th
MetService Severe Weather: August 18th - 20th
MetService Severe Weather: August 18th - 20th
Burning up: Earth hits its highest-ever temperature
If verified, it will be the hottest temperature in Death Valley since July 1913.
MetService National Weather: August 17th - 19th
MetService National Weather: August 17th - 19th
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Is Auckland's weather better in lockdown?
Fine weather outside hasn't made restrictions any easier for some people.
Brrr: Auckland wakes to sub-zero temperature
When Aucklanders say they are "freezing" today - you better believe it.
'Unfortunate': More sun for locked-down Auckland
The region will have to wait until Wednesday less tempting weather arrives.
Riders on the storm: Cycling world stunned by freak injuries
The cycling world has been left shocked by the gruesome injuries revealed by star riders.