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Watch: Wgtn cyclist's bizarre box of tricks to stay dry
Talk about thinking inside the box to stay warm and dry as you pedal!

'High-intensity rainfall' and thunderstorms to lash Auckland today
Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are due to hit Auckland this afternoon.

Your weather: Hail, rain and thunderstorms expected in many areas
Thunderstorms, heavy showers and small hail is expected in northern New Zealand.

Wild weather: Flash flooding hits Auckland
Emergency services are responding to reports of flooding as the wet weather sets in.

Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.

Wet weather likely to rain on Santa's Auckland Christmas parade
Parts of the North Island are waking up to a wet weekend and it's set to last for a while.

MetService Weather New Zealand: November 23rd - 25th
MetService Weather New Zealand: November 23rd - 25th

MetService Weather Christchurch: November 24th
MetService Weather Christchurch: November 24th

Fine Friday for most before wet weekend
Time to hang out the clothes before another soggy run of weather.

Focus: More unsettled weather leading into the beginning of summer
MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths says New Zealanders should prepare to get wet this weekend with more unsettled weather leading into the beginning of summer.

Settled day before more rain from tomorrow
Today is as fine as the weather will be for a while, so make the most of it.

Flooding and rising rivers in Dunedin
Rain has eased in Dunedin but with more rain forecast, it could flood again in and around the city. / Otago Daily Times

Heavy showers, hail and thunderstorms for your Wednesday
And the next few days show no signs of letting up.

Wild weather: Water spouts in harbour as hail and thunder forecast tomorrow
Pool of cold air high in the atmosphere causing the wild conditions: MetService.

Man stuck in South Otago floodwaters
Fire crews and a tractor are trying to reach the vehicle is believed to be trapped in.