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Hurricane Laura strengthens as it assaults America's East coast
Hurricane Laura has grown to Category 4 as it batters the East coast of the USA. Video / AP

'Unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura prepares to strike US 'in full beast mode'
The storm grew nearly 70 per cent in size in 24 hours to become "extremely dangerous".

MetService National Weather: August 26th - 28th
MetService National Weather: August 26th - 28th.

MetService Weather Christchurch: August 27th
MetService Weather Christchurch: August 27th.

MetService Weather Christchurch: August 26th
MetService Weather Christchurch: August 26th.

Weather: Southerly switch to bite north by Wednesday
Thunderstorms will hit western areas again early on Tuesday morning.

MetService National Weather: August 24th - 26th
MetService National Weather: August 24th - 26th

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.

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