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Polar-laced thunderstorms to batter west, new weekend storm in wings
Electrical storms are set to sweep over both islands across the day.
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Snow warning for SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd
Waka Kotahi issues new warning for drivers to be cautious.
Ice on plane delays Wellington flight as polar blast hits
Snow is expected to blanket much of the South Island.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Auckland covered in blanket of 'extreme' fog, country in for fine weather
There are road snowfall warnings in place for tomorrow, and more are expected this week.
Cold snap due to sweep into Hawke's Bay, bringing showers and then frosts
Spring feels a way off yet - a full week of frosts could be on the way for Hawke’s Bay.
Napier-Taihape Rd: Snow closes Hawke’s Bay hill pass road
Snow has caused the road between Taihape and Napier to close.
Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui
Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
Ice-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay
"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
A MetService meterologist said Wednesday was the day to look out for.
Hawke's Bay temperatures hit the negatives over weekend
Hastings and Napier were negative 0.5 and 0.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Weather: Frosty NZ morning to develop into clear skies and sunshine
No severe weather watches or warnings are in place over New Zealand this weekend.
Govt looking at rivalry between weather forecasting agencies
The Government may shake up a long-running rivalry between MetService and Niwa.
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
Whanganui in for 'very changeable weather'
Heavy showers are predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Big Hawke’s Bay swells starting to ease, but not for long
Big swells will ease and then return, with some not-so-swell midweek weather ahead.
Wild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commuters
There are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast as amber alert issued for Harbour Bridge
Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the bridge.
Heavy rain set to lash opening match of Fifa Women's World Cup
MetService says waterproof layers will be particularly handy for the journey home.
‘Rain or shine:’ Wet weather for Winter Deco weekend in Hawke’s Bay
Rainy Winter Deco weekend ahead.
'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing line
Heavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.
Matariki weather and traffic: Here’s what you need to know
Find out from the experts what the roads and skies will be like over the long weekend.
Unsettled week of weather ahead for Whanganui
The unpredictable weather is coming from a set of troughs to the west of the country.
Heavy rain expected to ease off after Central Hawke's Bay roads flooded
Central Hawke's Bay roads are closing in the heavy rain flooding.
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
Hastings 150th anniversary celebrations likely held under dark skies
Rain for Hastings' birthday.
Boat sinks in Pilot Bay as further strong winds forecast
High winds likely contributed to the sinking of a boat this morning.
Fine, frosty days offer short-lived respite after windy, snowy start to school hols
MetService forecasts mostly cloudy conditions, isolated showers clearing in Akld today.