Chill alert: NZ in grip of sudden wintry blast, temps plummeting
Be sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.
Be sure to start bundling up in preparation for the cold weather.
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.
The highest temperature in the next 24 hours could reach 43 degrees Celsius
Forecasters anticipating a chilly change to the sticky humidity hanging about NZ.
Those waking up for Anzac dawn services on Tuesday should bundle up warmly.
An witness says at least 10 Fire and Emergency vehicles are at the scene.
Some regions are set to get a month's worth of rain in under 24 hours.
People want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.
It will be mixed bag of weather for much of country this weekend.
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Sticky nights are in store as overnight temps 5-7C warmer than average for April.
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The council is urging people to stay home where possible.
Temperatures overnight are expected to be 5C higher than normal for the month.
The worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
The worst rain should hit between Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
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But MetService says temperatures are warmer than usual for this time of year.
Wind and rain could visit many parts of the country next week.
In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.
The tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.