MetService Weather National: December 17th - 19th.

Auckland's most popular beaches are unsafe to swim at after storm.

Rain over much of the country is expected to continue though the day.

People should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.

Summer is taking a little holiday.

MetService Severe Weather: December 16th - 18th

After days of sun the City of Sails will start to cloud over today with chance showers.

Experts predict a warmer and more geologically turbulent future for the planet.

Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.

Experts believe Australia could set a new record.

Rain, gale force winds forecast for most of country.

MetService Weather Auckland: December 14th.

MetService Weather National: December 13th - 16th.

It's a mixed bag - you've got to take the rain with the sunshine.

MetService Weather Christchurch: December 13th

MetService Weather Wellington: December 13th.

MetService Weather National: December 12th - 14th.

MetService Weather Auckland: December 13th.

MetService Weather National: December 11th - 13th

MetService Weather Wellington: December 12th

MetService Weather Christchurch: December 12th

Australia's fires blamed for unusually high concentrations of carbon monoxide over NZ.

MetService Weather Auckland: December 11th

MetService Weather National: December 10th - 12th

MetService Weather Wellington: December 11th

MetService Weather Christchurch: December 11th

"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.

MetService Weather Auckland: December 10th

MetService Weather National: December 9th - 11th

MetService Weather Wellington: December 10th