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Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
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Civil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called in
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Live: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regions
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
24hr deluge: Rain, thunderstorms to start long Auckland Anniversary weekend
The wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.
Trapped residents to travel in convoy on storm-damaged East Coast highway
Today the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.
Fine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next week
It comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.
'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debris
In an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.
MetService monitoring possibility of another cyclone after Hale
MetService is monitoring whether we will be hit by another cyclone next week.
Grim forecast worsens as new heavy rain and wind warnings issued
More weather warnings have been issued as a subtropical system nears.
Unhappy campers flee: Concert cancelled ahead of onslaught of subtropical storm
It was looking like the best summer in three years - until this week.
Fine for most today, but rain and humidity forecast this week
Settled weather is forecast for many on the first day of 2023.
New Year scorcher: Hot weather heading north as South Island plummets before 2023
The south swelters as holidaymakers sweat.
Severe thunderstorm warning in place for parts of the lower North
Thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain and hail.
Severe thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZ
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
Sunshine for Christmas? Experts ‘optimistic’ fine weather on its way
It's difficult to forecast this far out, but there is hope yet.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Hot, wet and humid: Aotearoa to swelter under high temperatures as rain moves in
Some places will reach close to 30C.
Wind gusts of 98km/h prompt speed restrictions on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Motorists are being advised to delay or detour via State Highway 18 or 16.
Watch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on video
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
Weather: Thunderstorms for top of the north, ‘severe’ storms for weekend
Heavy rain watches in place for Northland.
‘Bit close for comfort’: Thunder and lightning strike over Auckland
The storm comes amid a severe weather watch for the city.
Weekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstorms
An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
Live: Icy blast sweeps NZ; snow hits near Wgtn; strong wind slows traffic on Harbour Bridge
New Zealanders are experiencing one of the coldest October days in years.
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
'Straight from Antarctica': Snow in Wellington CBD possible as polar blast hits
It could snow to sea level in the capital.
'Hypothermia risk': Temperatures to plunge below freezing in Antarctic blast
Spring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong wind warnings on the forecast
Showers, heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are all on the weather forecast today.