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Slip-hit SH2 gorge closed for the second time today
One person is in hospital after driving into a flooded chasm near Rotorua.
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Passengers 'spewing in the aisles' as flight to Fiji diverted after three attempted landings
Around 80 stranded passengers are now being put up in a Nuku’alofa hotel.
Catamaran holes on rocks off Tamaki Drive
A catamaran is stuck on rocks by Tamaki Drive, opposite the boating club. Video / Jane Phare
MetService morning weather update: April 8
MetService morning weather update: April 8. Video / MetService
Incoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and wind
Niwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.
All eyes on Cyclone Vaianu as sodden Northland braces for more rain and gales
Six roads in the Far North are closed because of flooding caused by today's rain.
Remnants of tropical cyclone could bring 'significant' rain and wind to Hawke's Bay
Heavy rain, strong winds and large swells are likely in parts of the North Island.
MetService severe weather update: April 7
MetService severe weather update: April 7. Video / MetService
150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3
MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.
Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring
Washington Post: More Pacific cyclones are likely during 'super El Niño' events.
MetService morning weather update: April 7
MetService morning weather update: April 7. Video / MetService
Two cyclones heading for NZ: Here's what to expect | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Heather Keats with the details for the week's weather. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Bay of Plenty on alert as heavy rain, landslide risk and Cyclone Vaianu line-up
MetService now expects 100mm to 140mm of rain west of Whakatāne.
Subtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones tracked
Forecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.
MetService severe weather update: April 6
MetService severe weather update: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.
Northland on alert again with 18-hour rain warning and gale-force winds
Northland faces 18 hours of heavy rain from 10pm tonight to 4pm tomorrow.
'I'm pretty much it': Meet the country’s only fulltime female wrestling ref
Anna Wood hopes her role inspires young girls to see a future for themselves in wrestling.
New subtropical low brewing north of NZ could bring heavy rain, strong winds
The wettest weather is expected on Wednesday.
Easter weather forecast: Watch lifted on parts of Canterbury; Westland still under orange watch
Heavy rain is forecast for the western South Island, especially the Westland ranges.
'A mixed bag': Heavy rain set to lash parts of NZ while others chase Easter weekend sunshine
A heavy rain watch is in place for the Westland ranges from midnight tonight.
Your Easter weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats | Ryan Bridge TODAY
What's Easter looking like where you are? Heather Keats reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
MetService morning weather update: April 2
MetService morning weather update: April 2. Video / MetService
Council ‘burning money’ on January storm recovery as $16m bill mounts
A 110,000cu m slip on Helena Bay hill has only been 25% cleared so far.
Heading away for Easter? What to expect with fuel prices, traffic, road closures
Kiwis have been advised to stay cautious and plan ahead for the Easter long weekend.
Freak tornado strikes town centre
MetService's Braydon White says radar and local data showed almost no storm risk.
MetService morning weather update: April 1
MetService morning weather update: April 1. Video / MetService
Hawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidays
Expect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.
MetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4
MetService afternoon weather update: March 31 - April 4. Video / MetService
MetService morning weather update: March 31
MetService morning weather update: March 31. Video / MetService
Temperatures drop to single digits for parts of New Zealand tonight
Despite the mercury plunging tonight, warmer conditions are on the way later this week.