Severe winds, thunderstorms and hail possible for parts of NZ tomorrow
A typical messy start to spring, with more blustery westerlies in store for the week.
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit much of the North Island overnight.
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MetService warns of flash floods, 110km/h winds across North Island
The angry weather will sweep up much of the North Island overnight.
Rain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across country
Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.
Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island
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Snow is falling in the south while heavy rain and gales are set to lash much of NZ.
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Thunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.
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Unsettled weather will affect various parts of the country today.
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Possible severe gales as strong wind watches issued across South Island, lower North
MetService has issued strong wind warnings for several southern regions for Wednesday.
Road between Kāpiti and Upper Hutt closed due to slips
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Wind and rain might a drag for some, but help take pressure off strained power system.
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Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August
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Snow and heavy rain to hit South Island; MetService issues warnings
South Island braces for 150mm of rain and snow.
Temperatures up to 20C but rain and 'wall of westerly' winds expected
NZ's mixed bag of weather is expected to start with rain and showers this weekend.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise in the River City.
Major rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewing
Moisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.
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