
Autumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off season
MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.
MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.
Taylor's 'Midnight Rain' has crossed the Tasman, but Hawke's Bay may be lucky.
Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
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Wind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
Forecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.
People are being warned that damaging gusts may bring down trees and powerlines.
Time to hit the beach - Auckland temperatures are about to hit up to 30C.
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.
People shouldn’t put away their raincoats and umbrellas just yet.
Slips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
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NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
Civil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.
MetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.
Parts of the South Island are in for a soaking as heavy rain warnings are put in place.
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