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Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
MetService Weather National: October 5th - 6th
MetService Weather National: October 5th - 6th
Weather: A fine but chilly start to the day for most
A mainly fine day for most today, but a cold front is on the way.
MetService Weather National: October 4th - 5th
MetService Weather National: October 4th - 5th
Niwa's seasonal outlook; Cool October, before the rain sets in Nov, Dec
The wet weather arrives in November and continues into December in many places.
Cloudy conditions with the odd shower for most
It will be a cloudy day with the odd shower or two for most parts of the country today.
Love is in the air: Niwa forecaster proposes on camera
"I'm forecasting a big event," meteorologist Ben Noll said.
MetService Weather Christchurch: October 3rd
MetService Weather Christchurch: October 3rd.
MetService Weather National: October 2nd - 4th
MetService Weather National: October 2nd - 4th.
'Heaviest hail in 20 years': Orchard owners fear for Hawke's Bay stonefruit after storm
Like cherries? The "sheer volume" of hail could have a grave impact on this season's crop.
Hawke's Bay storm: More strong winds forecast as clean-up begins
Tree on fire because of lightning strike one of seven callouts overnight.
Wild wind alert: Severe gales, thunder storm warning, after rough night
Strong winds and rain are on today's forecast.
Rain, hail and thunder batter Hawke's Bay
MetService issue warning of potentially severe thunderstorm for Hawke's Bay.
MetService Weather Christchurch: October 2nd
MetService Weather Christchurch: October 2nd.
MetService Weather National: October 1st - 3rd
MetService Weather National: October 1st - 3rd.
MetService Weather National: October 1st - 2nd
MetService Weather National: October 1st - 2nd
Temperatures plunge as front brings rain, wind and snow
Rain is beginning to settle in around most parts of the country this morning.
Enjoy that sunshine - there's a wintry snap looming
Snow flurries down to 100m are possible in Southland and Otago, Weatherwatch says.
MetService Weather Wellington: September 28th
MetService Weather Wellington: September 28th.