Thunderstorms and strong winds may hit Auckland, upper North Island
Heavy snow warnings are in place for Canterbury, North Otago and Dunedin.
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Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ
Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.
Hunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expected
Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!
Your weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out where
If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".
'Storm hacker': Police charge man who allegedly leaked Vector customer info
Vector claimed an unknown hacker accessed personal customer information last April.
MetService Weather National: August 9th - 11th
A low pressure rolling in from the West is expected to cause thunderstorms and strong winds. Video / MetService.
Storm in a teacup! 'Polar blast' now a low pressure system - but it'll still be chilly
Heavy rains and snow are forecast for the weekend.
MetService Weather National: August 9th - 10th
MetService Weather National: August 9th - 10th
Water shortage: Auckland needs twice as much rain to top up dams
The water saving message hasn't been getting through to everyone.
Weather: Warmer temperatures forecast - but so is rain
A west to northwest is bringing patches of rain and warmer temperatures today.
MetService Weather National: August 8th - 9th
MetService Weather National: August 8th - 9th
Storm brewing as weather officials disagree over 'giant storm' to affect NZ
There's disagreement between weather officials as to how much of an impact it will have.
Weather: Warmer today, but expect it to turn from tomorrow
Expect warmer and fine conditions today, but things start to turn from tomorrow.
Cold Kiwis turning to Trade Me for warmth
Spa pools, firewood, heaters, Kiwis are looking to thaw out this winter.
MetService National Weather: August 6th - 8th August
MetService National Weather: August 6th - 8th August.
'Giant storm' warning: Heavy rain, gale force winds
Highway closures, flight delays and cancellations were all possible next week.
Steve Braunias: Cold it may be, but Kiwis take it all in their stride
As poet Brian Turner says: "You want to keep it in your trousers when it's that cold."
Focus Live: The weekends wild weather
Focus Live: The weekends wild weather. Video / Will Trafford
Brrrrrr! Snow, wind - brace yourself for a chilly night
It's colder than usual for August - when can we expect a reprieve?