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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.
Coming ‘La Nina-like’ pulse could prove big rainmaker for NZ
Forecaster says subtropical event could bring much-needed rain - and shift out of El Nino.
Heavy rainfall, 80km/h winds cause Whanganui power outages
At 3am today there was 9.4mm of rainfall in just one hour.
Temperatures set to plummet in the South Island
Temperatures in Dunedin are set to plummet, with blustery winds setting in.
Lightning strike over Calton Hill
Lightning strike over Calton Hill in Dunedin. Video / Bruce Munro
Rego fees, wild weather and US Supreme Court rules on Trump | Focus Morning Bulletin March 5, 2024
The Government reveals its plan to get transport back on track, a wild start to autumn so what’s in store today? And the US Supreme Court clears the way for Donald Trump in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Severe thunderstorms, strong winds to hit Hawke's Bay
Adverse weather watches have been issued for late Monday and early Tuesday.
Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
Seymour appointment, motorway choke points and ceasefire talks | Focus Morning Bulletin March 4, 2024
Health campaigners blast David Seymour’s latest appointment, Auckland city’s worst choke points revealed and why Israel won't take part in the next round of ceasefire talks in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Parts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets in
Metservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.
Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected
A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.
'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives
Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.
'One to put on the calendar': Rogue weather week could spoil Hawke's Bay's autumn
'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'