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![MetService Weather National: December 21st - 22nd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Weather National: December 21st - 22nd
MetService Weather National: December 21st - 22nd
![Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way
There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.
![Watch: 'Next level' wind in Wellington as woman struggles with bike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Watch: 'Next level' wind in Wellington as woman struggles with bike
It seems like Wellington is living up to its title as the Windy City of New Zealand.
![Focus Live: 'Energetic' cold front hitting the South Island is set to move North before Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus Live: 'Energetic' cold front hitting the South Island is set to move North before Christmas
Focus Live: “Energetic" cold front hitting the South Island is set to move North before Christmas. Video / Jed Bradley
![MetService Weather Christchurch: December 20th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Weather Christchurch: December 20th
MetService Weather Christchurch: December 20th
![Rain, cold set to hit NZ Friday ... and linger for some on Christmas Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rain, cold set to hit NZ Friday ... and linger for some on Christmas Day
It's yo-yo kind of weather until Christmas Day with rain and sun making appearances.
![MetService Weather Christchurch: December 19th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Weather Christchurch: December 19th
MetService Weather Christchurch: December 19th
![MetService Weather National: December 18th - 20th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Weather National: December 18th - 20th
MetService Weather National: December 18th - 20th
![MetService Severe Weather: December 18th - 20th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Severe Weather: December 18th - 20th
MetService Severe Weather: December 18th - 20th
!['Sweltering heatwave' could give Australia hottest ever day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Sweltering heatwave' could give Australia hottest ever day
Trio of high pressure systems is conspiring to smash the record books with 50C levels.
![Dismal days: Wet and windy weather in lead-up to a cold Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dismal days: Wet and windy weather in lead-up to a cold Christmas
Wet and windy weather expected, with strong gale warnings in some places.
!['A wall of wind': Tornado in Waikato, flooding, trees and powerlines down across Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'A wall of wind': Tornado in Waikato, flooding, trees and powerlines down across Auckland
Parts of the South Island could even see snow fall.
![MetService Weather Wellington: December 18th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Weather Wellington: December 18th
MetService Weather Wellington: December 18th.
![MetService Weather National: December 17th - 19th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Weather National: December 17th - 19th
MetService Weather National: December 17th - 19th.
![Faecal warning at Auckland's beaches following downpour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Faecal warning at Auckland's beaches following downpour
Auckland's most popular beaches are unsafe to swim at after storm.
![Flood warning: Heavy rain, high wind lashes entire country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flood warning: Heavy rain, high wind lashes entire country
Rain over much of the country is expected to continue though the day.
![Health warning issued for Lake Okaro](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
People should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.
![Tasman Tempest: Aucklanders warned of thunderstorms, heavy downpours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tasman Tempest: Aucklanders warned of thunderstorms, heavy downpours
Summer is taking a little holiday.
![MetService Severe Weather: December 16th - 18th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Severe Weather: December 16th - 18th
MetService Severe Weather: December 16th - 18th
![Here comes the rain, NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Here comes the rain, NZ
After days of sun the City of Sails will start to cloud over today with chance showers.
!['Our planet is cracking under stress'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Our planet is cracking under stress'
Experts predict a warmer and more geologically turbulent future for the planet.
![What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
![MetService Weather Wellington: December 14th](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
MetService Weather Wellington: December 14th
MetService Weather Wellington: December 14th.