
'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZ
Wet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.
Wet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.
Colder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.
Cooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.
Kiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.
The slip blocked Cressy Terrace, making it impassable for vehicles.
Torrential rain has also triggered a state of emergency in Canterbury's Selwyn District.
A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.
WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.
Auckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.
MetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.
MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetService
A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place until 8pm for Northland and Auckland.
Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.
Auckland Emergency Management has called in extra staff.
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
Tropical Cyclone Tam is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Metservice
'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'
A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.
Heavy rain is expected in Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel on Wednesday.
School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.
Temperatures dropped to 2C in Wānaka and Queenstown overnight.
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th. Video / MetService
Metservice says there will be strong winds, rain, possibly thunder, hail and a switch to colder temperatures to begin the week.
Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.