
'Unbelievable' wild weather - more homes evacuated overnight
Hundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.
Hundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.
More rain is forecast for the city - and heavier - throughout the day.
A windy day is in store for the South Island in particular.
Icy blast brings season's best snowfall.
More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.
The capital is being battered by wind and rain.
A number of highways have been affected by the weather.
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Heavy rain warnings are in place in some parts of the country.
Clearer skies on the horizon for North Island after grey, drizzly day.
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
A series of fronts moves across the country bringing rain and wind.
Another cold but sunny day is forecast for much of New Zealand today.
It's a cold morning for many around the country on the shortest day of the year.
The hometown team will battle their longtime southern foes for Super Rugby glory.
Wild winter weather continues to lash parts of the country.
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
Winter has arrived with full force - and more bad weather is on its way.
Parts of Australia are under the influence of a southwest wind.
Risk of severe thunderstorms for some western parts of South Island.
Significant wet weather can be expected in many parts of the country.
MetService says Saturday is 'definitely looking the pick' of Queen's Birthday weekend.
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
One resident described how a 'dirty river had run through the whole house'.
MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for much of New Zealand.
Metservice says a severe weather warning is in place from 6pm tonight.