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Stranded Creative NZ staff felt 'abandoned' during Auckland floods
Creative NZ employees spent most of the night at the airport during the Auckland floods.
High winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arriving
Several fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.
Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Firefighters battle shed fire in Hastings amid strong wind warning
Gusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.
Gusts of 130km/h forecast, orange heavy rain warnings
Gusts of 120km/h were recorded and today will be even windier.
Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years
Everything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Wind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.
MetService National Weather: September 15th-16th
MetService National Weather: September 15th-16th
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 15th
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 15th
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MetService Wellington Weather: September 15th
‘Dry, hot air masses’: NZ summer temperatures could surge as high as 39C
Kiwis should prepare for a hot, dry summer.
Focus: Recovery efforts start in Libya after thousands killed in floods
The death toll in Libya's floods tops 5300, with thousands still missing and fears of a humanitarian crisis. Video / AP
Here come the windy westerlies: How El Niño is adding to spring’s bluster
NZ is in for a windy time over coming days and weeks - and it's not just spring to blame.
MetService National Weather: September 13th - September 16th
MetService National Weather: September 13th - September 16th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 14th - September 16th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 14th - September 16th
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MetService Christchurch Weather: September 14th - September 16th
MetService Auckland Weather: September 14th - September 16th
MetService Auckland Weather: September 14th - September 16th
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MetService Severe Weather: September 12th - September 14th.
MetService National Weather: September 12th - September 14th
MetService National Weather: September 12th - September 14th.
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 13th - September 15th
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 13th - September 15th.
MetService Wellington Weather: September 13th - September 15th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 13th - September 15th.
MetService Auckland Weather: September 13th - September 15th
MetService Auckland Weather: September 13th - September 15th
2000 people feared dead in devastating Libya flooding
Mediterranean storm Daniel has broken dams and swept away entire neighbourhoods.
Editorial: From wet to dry, the country’s next weather challenge
The warmer weather could start earlier than normal and get dry and hot.
MetService Auckland Weather: September 12th - September 14th
MetService Auckland Weather: September 12th - September 14th. Video / Metservice
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 12th - September 14th
MetService Christchurch Weather: September 12th - September 14th. Video / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: September 12th - September 14th
MetService Wellington Weather: September 12th - September 14th. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: September 11th - September 13th
MetService National Weather: September 11th - September 13th. Video / Metservice
Southern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits Auckland
A forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.