Scientists global warning: Expect more intense hurricanes
Warmer world makes for nastier hurricanes, they possess more energy and intensify faster.
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'Super typhoon' far more powerful than Florence hurtling towards millions
A super typhoon is set to break records - with 43 million people in the firing line.
Watch: Weather Channel simulation is next level
Terrifyingly realistic video shows what Hurricane Florence's storm surge might look.
Florence 'a different kind of hurricane', residents warned
Powerful first surges of Hurricane Florence hit the beaches of the Carolinas.
Mostly fine weekend on the way
Only a few showers in Northland and the West Coast are expected.
Incredible image: The 9 storms raging around the planet
As US prepares for Hurricane Florence, 'super typhoon' Mangkhut set to hit Philippines.
Spring 'just around the corner'
Rough start to September but the super-Spring weather isn't far away.
Make mud while the sun shines
It's a sunshine filled weekend for weather wary New Zealanders.
Your weather: Cool, but dry start to the weekend
Most areas were in luck with sun and generally fine conditions to kick off the weekend.
Severe gales forecast to batter North Island
Severe gales and heavy rain are set to hammer parts of the North Island today.
North Island's wild weather looks to stay
Metservice says another daunting system is brewing in the east.