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MetService Severe Weather: 19th - 21st February
MetService Severe Weather: 19th - 21st February. Video / Metservice
Extreme winds to lash South Island as heat continues for rest of NZ
Wind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.
Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
Drones identify hotspots in Port Hills fires ahead of forecast winds
86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Are we doing enough to future proof NZ against extreme weather events?
OPINION: Impacts of severe weather events need to be anticipated in future planning.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Auckland's rail chaos: Why overheated tracks are a national worry
Aucklanders were shocked earlier this week by heat-related cancellations.
Expect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco Festival
Hot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.
Farmer dead, hundreds of thousands without power after wild storm in Victoria
Power restoration could take weeks after one of the largest outages in Victorian history.
MetService National Weather: February 12th-14th
MetService National Weather: February 12th-14th.
Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces
Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.
First tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in February
Winter tornadoes are almost unheard of, especially in northern states.
Temperatures set to be colder than normal for much of country
Forecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.
Thunderstorms hit South Island region, much of North Island at 'moderate risk'
Cooler temperatures are on the way for Aotearoa for the next few days,
'This was different': The text that stopped two radio hosts in their tracks
Adam and Megan didn't know if anyone could hear them. But a flood victim was listening.
'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide
A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.
No records broken but January hotter than normal
Region hasn't had much relief from the heat at night-time either.
Beachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auction
A buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.
Temperatures in the high 20s for cyclone anniversary
Warm, sunny weather will greet those gathering on February 14.
Whangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone Gabrielle
Matarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres
A rescue, a landslip and no home to go to
Kim Weston rescued her mother Sheryl Clarke during the Auckland Anniversary floods. A year later Clarke's home is still red-stickered. Video / Sylvie Whinray
'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month
Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.
Southland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homes
Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.
MetService National Weather: February 7th-9th
MetService National Weather: February 7th-9th. Video / MetService
Govt to give $20m to weather response initiative for the Pacific
Winston Peters made the announcement in Tonga.
East Coast lost 10 metres of shoreline from Cyclone Gabrielle
Effects of Cyclone Gabrielle leave East Coast with highest erosion levels in decades.
Research shows farmers' main concern for the next decade
'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'
Everything you need to know ahead for Laneway today
Heading along to Auckland's longest-running festival? Here's how to get there for free.
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.