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Subtropical air express: 'Sweltering' nights, more thunderstorms loom for north
A humid weather system is bringing warm nights and the risk of intense downpours.
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Warm air from tropics raises risk of election day thunderstorms, downpours
It's worth keeping an eye on forecasts if you're heading out to vote, MetService says.
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'Karnin would not have died': Coroner finds school caving trip should have been cancelled
Coroner: 'Events have judged [the staff] decision to go ahead to be the wrong one'.
Bad weather a ‘major’ focus of Florida plane crash probe
The plane reported moderate turbulence and ice before the crash.
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MetService morning weather update: November 3, 2026
MetService morning weather update for November 3, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService severe weather update: November 2, 2026
MetService severe weather update: November 2, 2026. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: November 2, 2026
MetService morning weather update: November 2, 2026. Video / MetService
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'May impact travel': Strong winds warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Gusts up to 80km/h may affect those crossing the bridge during the afternoon peak.
MetService morning weather update: October 30, 2026
MetService morning weather update for October 30, 2026. Video / MetService
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Watch: Farmer films from tractor as tornado barrels past
Residents shocked as thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes sweep across Canterbury.
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Cold snap: Thunderstorms, snow and 110km/h gales over next 24 hrs
Snowfall warnings apply to Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd until 3am.
Hobby farmers told to prepare for extreme conditions ahead of looming El Niño
El Niño raises the risk of drought, water scarcity and wildfires.
Multiple fans treated by St John as Christchurch stadium heat reaches 32.5C
Six people needed medical treatment for heat-related incidents during Monday's NPC final.
MetService morning weather update: October 28, 2026
MetService morning weather update for October 28, 2026. Video / MetService
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US band ‘heartbroken’ after diverted flight scuppers Wellington show
La Dispute said weather and an equipment fault diverted their plane to Christchurch.
'Spring flip': Second front to bring wet, windy and cooler weather across NZ
MetService says the front will be a 'nice twist' for places that have been 'quite dry'.
Christchurch stadium hits 32.5C as operator acknowledges more work needed on heat
Parts of the stadium reached 32.5C on Monday during the NPC final.
Wellington suburb records blustery 130km/h gusts overnight
Kelburn was the windiest residential area nationwide in the past 24 hours.