A 'fairly significant' low pressure system is about to unleash on the North Island.

"In the 37 years I've lived in the area I've never seen it that busy," resident tells.

Tokyo is seeing wet streets and heavy rain as Cyclone Hagibis approaches.

Rugby World Cup matches cancelled, flights grounded and warnings to stay indoors.

A few showers shouldn't dampen Auckland's Diwali festival, but take a brolly in case.

Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.

MetService Weather Christchurch: October 12th October.

MetService Weather Wellington: October 12th October.

MetService Weather Auckland: October 12th October.

Two Rugby World Cup games have been cancelled including the All Blacks' last pool match.

MetService Weather National: October 10th - 12th

MetService Weather Auckland: October 11th

MetService Weather Wellington: October 11th

MetService Weather Christchurch: October 11th

MetService Severe Weather: October 10th - 12th

MetService Weather National: October 9th - 11th October

MetService Weather Auckland: October 10th October

MetService Weather Wellington: October 10th October

MetService Weather Auckland: October 9th October

MetService Weather National: October 8th - 10th October

MetService Weather Wellington: October 9th October

MetService Weather Christchurch: October 9th October

MetService Severe Weather: October 8th - 10th

MetService Weather Christchurch: October 8th October

MetService Weather Wellington: October 8th October

MetService Weather Auckland: October 8th October

MetService Weather National: October 7th - 9th October

Something called the Indian Ocean Dipole may bring big bouts of spring rain. What is it?

It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.

MetService Weather National: October 5th - 6th