La Nina likely to bring rain for top of NZ this summer - Niwa
The top of NZ could be in for a switch from last summer's troubling drought.
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MetService National weather: October 12th - 14th
MetService National weather: October 12th - 14th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 13th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 13th
Wet week ahead for New Zealand
Most places will be warm though, with temperatures in the late teens to early 20s.
Grey start to Auckland's first weekend at alert level 1
A day of cloud, drizzle and northeasterlies are forecasted in the City of Sails.
Hottest September on record around the world
Temperatures were well above average in several parts of the world.
MetService Severe Weather: October 9th - 11th
MetService Severe Weather: October 9th - 11th.
MetService National weather: October 9th - 11th
MetService National weather: October 9th - 11th.
MetService Christchurch weather: October 10th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 10th.
MetService National weather: October 8th - 10th
MetService National weather: October 8th - 10th
Largest Antarctic ozone hole in years: What will it mean for NZ?
The ozone hole over Antarctica is at its widest and deepest in years. Will that affect us?
La Nina spells another dire summer for melting glaciers
La Nina and another possible marine heatwave make for a high-impact combination.
MetService National weather: October 6th - 8th
MetService National weather: October 6th - 8th
Lake Ōhau fire flares up again, residents allowed to return to retrieve essentials
Some residents are now being allowed through the fire cordon 17km from Lake Ohau.
MetService Severe Weather: October 5th - 6th
MetService Severe Weather: October 5th - 6th.
MetService National weather: October 5th - 7th
MetService National weather: October 5th - 7th.
MetService Christchurch weather: October 6th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 6th.
40-50 homes confirmed destroyed in huge fire: 'It's black, it's awful'
Fire crews still battling to protect homes today, drone finds 'significant hotspots'.
'It's awful': Six more Lake Ohau households evacuated
The blaze has chewed through an area of around 1608ha Fire and Emergency NZ says.
Flooding in Southland after heavy rain
EMS group has urged Invercargill and Southland residents to avoid non-essential travel.
Aucklanders: Enjoy a calm October before wet, hot summer arrives
After a messy September, most Kiwis can look forward to a warmer and calmer October.
The return of spring: Temperatures could soar to 12C above average tomorrow
Time to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.