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North Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possible
Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.
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Heavy rain approaches Hawke's Bay as temperatures normalise
The MetService has issued a heavy rain watch, but there is still uncertainty.
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes briefly closed due to high winds
A swathe of severe thunderstorm warnings were in place for parts of the North Island.
Almost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North Island
MetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.
600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of Plenty
Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.
Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather
The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.
'Like nothing I've ever seen': How amateur photographers chased the aurora australis across the skies
Plus: Find out if it's possible to see the aurora tonight.
National power grid emergency further extended
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
Incredible photos: Stunning aurora dazzles NZ skies
An aurora australis graced New Zealand's skies as far as Northland this morning.
Space storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again
'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.
Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies
An aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP Media
'Just incredible': Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies – plus the best place to catch it tonight
An aurora australis graced New Zealand's skies as far as Northland this morning.
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears down
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
Coldest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on way
MetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.
'Cold snap': Meteorologists confirm May temperatures lower than usual
The end of autumn is set to be cooler than usual, according to a council climate report.
Power warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for Auckland
Auckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.
Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
Weather: Auckland has coldest morning of 2024 so far, cool temperatures to remain into next week
MetService said Akl's Saturday temp coolest the city had been since October last year.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ
Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.
Sunny start to week turns to chilly, wet beginning of May
It's set to be a colder than average few weeks for New Zealand.
Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
Autumn scorcher: Hottest April night in Napier history recorded
From low lows to high highs it has been an interesting start to autumn.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.