5000 lightning strikes recorded, thunderstorms possible today
Thousands of lightning strikes were recorded on Monday with more in the days ahead.
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Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for South
A mixed bag of weather with strong winds, rain for South Island.
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
Watch: Gusts of up to 150km/h blow away Mahia waterfall
"It was like driving through needles."
Council realigns flooded Clive River ahead of high tide
Regional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.
Settled, frosty conditions to come after wet, windy weather
Weatherman says settled conditions due tomorrow.
Snow falls in North Island, causes closures to major highways
Rain, snow and hail are on the cards for much of the country today.
Strong winds: Auckland Harbour Bridge motorists urged to take care
A wind warning has been in place for Auckland overnight.
Wild weather: Heavy snow warnings in the south
The heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.
Snow could dust South Island cities this weekend
And don't forget to rug up for the rugby in Auckland tonight.
Wild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the country
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Wild weather: 2000 Auckland homes still without power
Vector staff are working hard to restore power to parts of the city which remain without.
'Prepare for morning without power': Wild winds hammer Auckland
Fallen trees have damaged houses and cars and brought down power lines.
Wild winds, rain hit Auckland: Warning for Harbour Bridge motorists; possible power outages
Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.
Cold front weather system to bring gloomy weather
Gales will strike the North Island from tomorrow - particularly Auckland and Northland.
NZ's wettest and sunniest spots: Westport and New Plymouth singled out
There is exactly five weeks left until spring.
Strong wind warning for Harbour Bridge users
Motorists in high-sided vehicles and motorcycles need to take extra care.
Overnight deluge - heavy rain soaks Auckland commuters
Heavy rain is lashing much of the country this morning.
Live: Overnight deluge - heavy rain soaks Auckland commute, flood warnings for south
Flood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
Fog blankets Auckland Airport: Flights cancelled, diverted; heavy rain on way
Fine weather expected before possible heavy rain and floods for parts of NZ.
Soggy and grey: Rain continues to soak most of NZ
Shake off the brollies - a wet winters day is on the cards for most of the country.
More heavy showers set to hit Auckland after rain creates commuter chaos
Some train services were brought to a halt yesterday evening.
Trains cancelled, motorway traffic heavy as rain soaks Auckland
Weather warnings in place for other parts of the country.
Storm-hit Newlands homes' fate hangs in balance
Severe weather in the Wellington region caused major damage over the weekend.
Homes damaged: Clean-up continues on the West Coast after severe weather
The clean-up continues after heavy rain, flooding, slips and evacuations.
Heavy rain watch for flood-hit area as clean-up begins
MetService says more wet weather coming for flood-drenched region as clean-up begins.
Westport flood: 'It's not ideal' - home owner of 60 years reeling at damage
A man who has lived in his Westport home for 60 years now faces a very uncertain future.
Live: Wild weather -thousands evacuated, entire towns closed off as highways flooded
Wild weather is moving north, forcing evacuations; flooding closes Wellington highways.
Flooding in Wellington, 60 calls to emergency services in half an hour
The strong winds were expected to continue through the rest of the day.
'It's going to accelerate': Warnings as wild weather 'moves swiftly' up North Island
Flights into Wellington have been disrupted and some Auckland ferry services cancelled.