Thunderstorms, 120km/h gales as 'active' weather to buffet central NZ
Forecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.
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‘Temperature rollercoaster’, 120km/h gales to buffet NZ
People are being warned that damaging gusts may bring down trees and powerlines.
Feeling the heat? Auckland temperatures expected to hit 30C
Time to hit the beach - Auckland temperatures are about to hit up to 30C.
Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.
88mm of rainfall as ‘welcome top-up’ jangles a few nerves
People shouldn’t put away their raincoats and umbrellas just yet.
Weather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in Taranaki
Slips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.
Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Rain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Thunderstorms to rattle North Island, 'unseasonable' snow for South
Cold air from the south will sweep muggy conditions in the north for two days.
Why this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’.
If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.
Auckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold front
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
MetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd
MetService Severe Weather: January 19th-22nd. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st
MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st. Video / Metservice
Heavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidly
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of deluge
Civil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.
West Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one day
MetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.
Red rain warning for Westland, up to 800mm predicted
Parts of the South Island are in for a soaking as heavy rain warnings are put in place.
MetService Severe Weather: January 17th - 19th
MetService Severe Weather: January 17th - 19th. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: January 17th - 22nd
MetService National Weather: January 17th - 22nd. Video / Metservice
MetService Severe Weather: January 15th
MetService Severe Weather: January 15th. Video / Metservice
MetService National Weather: January 16th - 18th
MetService National Weather: January 16th - 18th. Video / Metservice
MetService Christchurch Weather: January 16th - 18th
MetService Christchurch Weather: January 16th - 18th. Video / Metservice
MetService Auckland Weather: January 16th - 18th
MetService Auckland Weather: January 16th - 18th. Video / Metservice
MetService Wellington Weather: January 16th - 18th
MetService Wellington Weather: January 16th - 18th. Video / Metservice
MetService issues heat alerts as temperatures could reach 30C
Blenheim, Masterton and Hamner Springs each topped 30C.
Temperatures rising in Auckland after heat warning issued for city
A stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.
MetService National Weather: January 12th - 15th
MetService National Weather: January 12th - 15th Video / MetService
Heatwave hacks: Survival tips for a scorcher
Soaring overnight temperatures are impacting sleep patterns of many.
Parents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekend
MetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.
High temperatures continue for NZ
Warm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?
Health authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecast
MetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.
Hottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to come
Auckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.
Summer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this week
Temperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.