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Weather: Messy forecast in lead-up to Easter weekend
Forecasters are picking a mixed bag of weather this week - with Easter outlook uncertain.

Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
Locals have resorted to purchasing 4WDs to 'pick up groceries' as their cars get stuck.

Weather ‘uncertain’ for the Bay’s big Easter weekend
Scattered showers may hit the Bay this Easter, but MetService says this could change.

Northland news in brief: Winning Lotto ticket sold; fog cannon thwarts break-in
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.

Brace for the big chill: Why this could be the coldest winter in years
Recent cold snap could serve as a precursor to what's to come.

Fog restriction at Auckland Airport lifted after flights cancelled and delayed
Several flights have been affected due to fog restrictions.

Risk of thunderstorms ‘bubbling’ up as rain moves across the country
Heavy rain watches are in place for Mount Taranaki, Tasman and the ranges of Westland.

Cold snap set to give way to warmer weather this weekend
As the colder air is pushed out, temperatures should rise to more seasonal averages.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Tourists 'key' to rebooting economy, council's multimillion-dollar weekly roading spend
Documents have revealed more of the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle and the recovery phase.

Stuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023
Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

South Island asked to conserve power immediately, or risk cuts
Temperatures plummeted, and demand for electricity is beyond what the grid can handle.

Winter weather: Why this year may feel noticeably cooler than recent ones
Chilly temperatures around NZ this week may offer a taste of coming El Niño winter.