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MetService Weather Christchurch: 19th February
MetService Weather Christchurch: 19th February

Big Dry: Rain on the cards for the north, but not nearly enough
There's a tantalising chance of rain for upper north NZ on Saturday - but far from enough.

Schools in Samoa closed as storms hit much of South Pacific
Strong winds, swells as high as four metres, and school closures amid heavy rains.

MetService Weather National: 17th - 19th February
MetService Weather National: 17th - 19th February

MetService Weather Christchurch: 18th February
MetService Weather Christchurch: 18th February

‘The Devil's Chimney’ waterfall in Ireland flows backwards due to storm Dennis
‘The Devil's Chimney’ waterfall in Ireland flows backwards due to storm Dennis. Video / AP

Southland prepares for potential problems from ex-tropical cyclone Uesi
Civil defence authorities have sandbags ready in parts of the Mataura River catchment.

Weather: Big dry continues despite early raindrops
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.

Queensland dam close to failing - residents in fear
Residents received an emergency warning telling them to "leave now".

Record dry spell for Auckland; South faces another deluge
While Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.

MetService Weather National: 14th - 16th February
MetService Weather National: 14th - 16th February.

MetService Weather Wellington: 15th February
MetService Weather Wellington: 15th February.

MetService Weather Christchurch: 15th February
MetService Weather Christchurch: 15th February.

Cyclone warning: Lower South Island told to prepare for ex-tropical cyclone Uesi
Ex-tropical cyclone Uesi is on its way bringing heavy rain for the lower South Island.

MetService Weather Christchurch: 14th February
MetService Weather Christchurch: 14th February

MetService Weather National: 13th - 17th February
MetService Weather National: 13th - 17th February

Auckland set to break record for longest dry spell
The North Island last saw widespread drought conditions in 2013.

Cyclone Uesi on track to hit New Zealand over the weekend
Cyclone Uesi is heading for Lord Howe Island before hitting the south Tasman Sea.

MetService Weather Christchurch: 13th February
MetService Weather Christchurch: 13th February

MetService Weather National: 12th - 16th February
MetService Weather National: 12th - 16th February

Letters: Can our city take the strain?
A councillor has a responsibility to be reasoned and legitimate without scaremongering.

Cyclone warning: NZ set to be slammed by heavy rain, gales
Uesi is looking set to bring deluges to NZ on Sunday - but not where rain's needed most.