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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.
What have we learned from the Auckland floods?
OPINION: There have been changes to warn city residents to get to higher ground.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain ahead for Auckland
Temperatures are forecast to remain in the high 20s over the weekend and into next week.
‘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.
Kiri Allan opens up, marine heatwave and kiwifruit boost | Focus Morning Bulletin January 26, 2024
Former Cabinet minister Kiri Allan opens up on her night of shame, marine heatwave pushes temperatures up and how kiwifruit could benefit your mental health in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Supplied / NZHerald
'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.
‘Respite is coming’: Humid nights to ease - for now
Hawke's Bay temperatures didn't dip under 20C at weekend.
Severe thunderstorm warning in North Island; Auckland sees fifth hottest day
The potential heavy rain could see flash flooding around streams, gullies and urban areas.
Mercury to rise as extreme heat set to bring 50C temperatures to Australia
Parts of Australia are sweltering through high temperatures as a heatwave moves east.
Auckland records fifth hottest day, severe thunderstorm warnings issued, Masterton hits 33C
Next week could bring overnight temperatures in the single digits.
East Cape rain warning in force as region braces for another deluge
Civil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.
West Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopens
The region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.
Watch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifies
A heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.
MetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd
MetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd. Video / Metservice
Torrent of water at Waiho River, Franz Josef
Torrential downpours on the West Coast overnight Thursday, January 18, 2024, have seen the Waiho River swell. Video / Matthew Davison
MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st
MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st. Video / Metservice
Flash flooding and heavy downpour in Waipukurau
The Central Hawke’s Bay settlement of Waipukurau was hit by surface flooding after a heavy localised downpour on Thursday night. Video / Rural Accountants Hawke’s Bay Ltd
Heavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidly
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.