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Your weather: Wet out west and warm in the east
The wet start to the school holidays continues in the west of the country.

Inside the storm and aftermath: 'It's Auckland but not as we used to know it'
Securing Auckland's power supply against future storms could get very expensive.

The Auckland blackouts that lasted five weeks
We look back at the six worst power cuts that have plunged Auckland in the dark before.

'Act of God' means no compo for Vector customers
Vector offers $50 if power off for too long - unless it's caused by an "extreme storm".

'Hazard fatigue' may be behind severe weather warnings confusion
Many Aucklanders have said they weren't properly warned of last week's event.

Low intensity dairy farmers take award
Sustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Wild start to school holidays - heavy rain, thunder and possible tornadoes
More wet weather is predicted to grip Auckland in the coming week.

Still no power for 1500 Auckland locations
Vector says that number may increase due to weather conditions and downed trees.

Residents' frustration at up to two weeks without power
Power outages compared to third-world war-torn country as residents struggle.

More heavy rain, strong winds looming today
Heavy rain and wind watches are in place for much of the South Island.

Rain, rain go away: More wet weather coming
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

Vector crews to work around the clock until power restored to 3000
About 3000 properties are still without power in Auckland after bad weather this week.

Auckland man without power blown away by kindness
Housing New Zealand praised for their support of a man without power.

Vector linesman's brush with death as tree topples over
"I just braced myself for either the tree, or the lines, or both to land on top of me."

More wild weather to come: Thunderstorms and heavy downpours
Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.

Stormy weather returns for school holidays
Auckland residents are frustrated with how long it's taking Vector to reconnect power.

Another big power cut in Auckland after substation fails
Henderson and Swanson residents have been affected by a new power outage tonight.

Airports busy as holidaymakers escape
School holiday chaos has kicked in as holidaymakers leave the country.

Piha may be without power till next week
After three days without power Piha has been told to hang in there until next week.

No storm in a teacup here - Vector crews get coffee on the house
Auckland cafe Coffee General is giving out free coffees to Vector crew members.

Tornado strikes New Plymouth, wild weather to hit
Risk of thunder, lightning and tornadoes imminent, says MetService.