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Rain relief: ‘It’ll be some of the best weather Hawke’s Bay can get’, MetService says
After a prolonged wet period, expect speckles of rain before the sun comes out again.
Brief respite in weather for Gisborne, severe gales to come for Auckland
MetService are warning even a small amount of rain could cause major damage.
'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits Gisborne
The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".
75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climb
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Weather: About 380 lightning strikes in 48 hours
Nationally, there were 19,000 during the weekend.
Another rainmaker on the way after days of watches and warnings
Central Hawke's Bay rivers are expected to reach "one-in-five-year" levels.
Flooding and slips throughout Bay of Plenty, 'more rain on the way'
Flooding was reported in Maketu, Paengaroa and Pikowai.
Heavy rain watch extended for Hawke’s Bay until Monday night
A large part of Hawke’s Bay can expect further heavy rainfall until late Monday.
Whanganui stays frosty overnight
The temperature dipped below zero in parts of the region.
Coldest mornings of the year chill Northland
Rain to come to Northland from Thursday evening.
Old Man Winter finally makes it to Whanganui
“Winter has made itself known in the last few days...."
Cold mornings, rain and rough seas for Hawke’s Bay as winter hits
There was heavy rain near Wairoa today, and Hawke's Bay will be chilly in the coming week.
Clear days and cold nights for Whanganui's weekend
High temperatures were slightly above average for the month.
A break from the rain? Auckland set for week of sunny weather
It will be a welcome reprieve for the sun-starved city.
'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ
The roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.
Four storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this year
A "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.
'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
James Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.
Heavy rain could spoil King’s Birthday in Hawke’s Bay
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for King's Birthday.
Whanganui fashion retailers shift seasonal focus
'When it’s warm outside you don’t look for a massive woolly jumper.'
Weather war: Could Niwa-MetService competition endanger the Kiwi public?
The nation's weather forecasters are going toe to toe to bring Kiwis the latest updates.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
Exclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa work
Minister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'
Thunder and showers possible but no storm in Hawke’s Bay this week
Cold nights and showers ahead for Hawke's Bay.
Whanganui weather: Rain and shine in this week's menu
'There’s still a little bit of uncertainty with this system.'
Bone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the way
No wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.