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Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand
Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.
Reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge due to strong winds.
Auckland commuters are being warned of potential speed restrictions and closures on the Auckland Harbour Bridge when severe weather strikes during rush hour. Video / NZ Herald
'Worst yet to come': Homes flooded, roads closed as wild weather strikes
Auckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible
From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.
'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
Severe weather on the way for New Zealand
MetService head of weather news Heather Keats updates as the country braces for severe weather, including high winds and snow. Video / Marty Melville, Cameron Pitney, MetService
NZ fogcaster start-up signs deal with British Airways subsidiary
A Kiwi inks a new deal as she aims to cut hassles fog inflicts on passengers and pilots.
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3. Video / MetService
Heavy rain, thunderstorms for BoP, warnings after rockfall
Thunderstorms are possible this morning, with heavy rain expected.
Cook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and storms
Ferry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.
Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.
Heavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZ
MetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.
Court orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslide
Buyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.
MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29
MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetService
'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.
Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
Watch: 'Dust devil' mini tornado captured on camera at Auckland park
The strange event was caught on camera and posted to TikTok.
Heavy rain watch for Northland as stormy weekend looms
Thunderstorms are possible in Northland, with rain spreading south today.
The long-anticipated return of racing to Awapuni ended in disappointment
Awapuni's comeback meeting lasts just one race after a horse slipped.
'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather
Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.
Police search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie Butler
The 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.
The long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far North
More than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.
'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning
Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.
'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphins
Three dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.
Hikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī Range
Police urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.
Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.
Weather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issued
A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.
Opinion: NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
OPINION: Natural hazards can wreak havoc on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freight system.
'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still needed
Cyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.
Severe thunderstorm watch for inland Hawke's Bay
Rain rates expected between 25 to 40mm an hour, with hail and lightning.
Auckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely well
OPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.
Mick On Monday: Horse wins race he was scratched from
The Easter theme rang true at Alexandra Park's rescheduled meeting.