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Big dry set to continue for Auckland as ex-cyclone hits the south
No rain is on the cards for drought-stricken areas of the North Island.
No rain is on the cards for drought-stricken areas of the North Island.
Civil defence authorities have sandbags ready in parts of the Mataura River catchment.
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.
Residents received an emergency warning telling them to "leave now".
While Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.
MetService Weather National: 14th - 16th February.
MetService Weather Wellington: 15th February.
MetService Weather Christchurch: 15th February.
Focus Live: Auckland is set to break record for longest dry spell, while cyclone Uesi threatens more flooding for south.
MetService Weather Christchurch: 14th February
MetService Weather National: 13th - 17th February
The North Island last saw widespread drought conditions in 2013.
Cyclone Uesi is heading for Lord Howe Island before hitting the south Tasman Sea.
MetService Weather Christchurch: 13th February
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MetService Weather Christchurch: 12th February
MetService Weather National: 11th - 13th February
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