New Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thought
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‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
‘Temperature rollercoaster’, 120km/h gales to buffet NZ
People are being warned that damaging gusts may bring down trees and powerlines.
Heat alerts for Auckland, Te Kuiti as regions swelter in 30C+ temperatures
Whangaparāoa, north of Auckland, rose above 30C for a time this afternoon.
Feeling the heat? Auckland temperatures expected to hit 30C
Time to hit the beach - Auckland temperatures are about to hit up to 30C.
Letters: Treaty Principles Bill dead in the water; Herne Bay sewerage anguish
OPINION: 'Seymour should look in the mirror to see one major reason for this division.'
Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.
Hawke's Bay farmers generally welcoming of wet weather despite variability
Federated Farmers Hawke's Bay president Jim Galloway welcomes the spell of wet weather.
Editorial: The delicate art of extreme weather forecasting
OPINION: With regular warnings about dangerous conditions, how do we avoid weather apathy?
MetService National Weather: January 29th-30th
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88mm of rainfall as ‘welcome top-up’ jangles a few nerves
People shouldn’t put away their raincoats and umbrellas just yet.
Weather: Rain across the North Island before sunshine makes welcome return
For parts of the country, much of the upcoming week will be warm-to-hot.
Weather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in Taranaki
Slips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.
Thousands evacuated at Hamilton concert during Simple Minds set due to extreme weather
Police said they were made aware the show had been stopped due to lightning.
Steady and consistent rain: Rain expected for Northland Sunday afternoon but otherwise fine
This weather update reveals whether to reach for the sunscreen or umbrella in Northland.
Auckland floods then and now: Photos capture devastation - see how same spots look today
Traumatic memories hard to shake for victims of flooding a year ago in Auckland.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain ahead for Auckland
Temperatures are forecast to remain in the high 20s over the weekend and into next week.
What have we learned from the Auckland floods?
OPINION: There have been changes to warn city residents to get to higher ground.
‘Water up to the car roof in five minutes’: Widow’s warning a year on from flood death
Family 'forever grateful' for neighbours' brave bids to save her husband, Jane Young says.
Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
One year on: Could Auckland cope with another flood? No, experts concede
Thousands of Auckland properties are still in the firing line, council admits.
A year without Daniel: Dad finds comfort in Auckland flood victim's diary
His son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to "leave it to the pros".
Focus: Auckland Anniversary floods - One year on
Repairs are still ongoing one year on from the devastating Auckland Anniversary long weekend floods. Video / Auckland Airport / Supplied / Corey Fleming
Holiday rain, thunder on radar; Westland faces fresh flood threat, gales
MetService has issued a warning to Coasters.
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'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Rain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Watch: Harrowing helicopter rescue saves woman trapped for 15 hours in rushing waters
'Climbing on top of the car saved her life.'
'Very unstable weather': Cyclonic vortex forecast to arrive next week
The forecast comes one year after the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods.
Thunderstorms to rattle North Island, 'unseasonable' snow for South
Cold air from the south will sweep muggy conditions in the north for two days.
Why this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’.
If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.
'It’s pretty dry': Rain forecast brings hope to farmers
Farmers have had to make changes to adapt to the dry conditions.
Auckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold front
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.