Devastation left by a deadly tornado in China
Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a tornado that hit Guangzhou in China. Video / AP
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Sunny start to week turns to chilly, wet beginning of May
It's set to be a colder than average few weeks for New Zealand.
'The neighbourhood's gone': Tornadoes rip through US
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and Iowa, with widespread damage.
Hailstorm hits Christchurch Airport
A Christchurch resident was caught in a hail storm at Christchurch Airport. Video / Kelly Watson
Watch: Severe thunderstorm hits Christchurch, region blanketed by hail and rain
One resident described a hailstorm near Christchurch Airport as 'an intense 10 minutes'.
Snow down south and a 'rough end' to the week across NZ before clear skies prevail
Overnight temperatures across the country are set to plunge this weekend.
Wild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recorded
MetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.
Thousands gather for Anzac Day dawn services
Events are planned throughout the day across the country.
Anzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South Island
It's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.
Goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina? What to expect for the NZ winter and beyond
The El Nino of 2023-24 is officially over. What's in store for the rest of the year?
Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
Storms, heavy rain possible across North Island
Heavy rain watches are in place for the northern half of the North Island.
Dubai struggles to recover from 'historic weather event' that caused mass floods
Heavy rain has devastated Dubai causing massive floods and damage.
Here’s why experts don’t think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai’s downpour
With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood.
'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the storm
Flood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.
Transpower warns of supply risk, despite last week’s deluge
The summer-autumn period this year has been relatively dry.
Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods
In just a matter of minutes floodwaters swamped their car.
Dubai International Airport underwater
Video shows Dubai International Airport underwater. Heavy rainfall in the region has also led to the deaths of 18 people in Oman. Video / @gunsnrosesgirl3
Weather events cost golf club $400,000
Golf club counts the cost of 2023 — a year of floods.
Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?
Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
Autumn scorcher: Hottest April night in Napier history recorded
From low lows to high highs it has been an interesting start to autumn.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.
Search on for person missing off Raglan coast
Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
MetService Severe Weather: Thursday 11th of April - April 15th
MetService Severe Weather: Thursday 11th of April - April 15th. Video / Metservice
NZ is being soaked by another atmospheric river - what are they?
They’ve powered some of our biggest deluges in recent years: what are atmospheric rivers?
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
No storm, just hot April nights for Hawke’s Bay
Be ready for Thursday night - the minimum temperature is forecast to be 20C.
Communities on standby with heavier rain to come; North Island in for a pummelling
The North Island will get the worst of the weather tomorrow and into Friday.
West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island
There are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.