
Anniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New Zealand
It's good news if you like sunshine.
It's good news if you like sunshine.
Metservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
It's looking promising for sailing in the City of Sails this weekend.
Radiation fog could be seen in parts of the city on Thursday morning.
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It's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
The first working week of 2021 will be a good one for most people in New Zealand.
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Between 20mm and 40mm of rain fell in five hours around parts of the south on Tuesday.
From 5pm until 11pm today, rain was expected for North Otago and South Canterbury.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
It is a mixed bag on the weather front today.
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
Slips and flooding have closed roads and detour routes around the country.
It's going to be a wild day for parts of NZ and the South Island is in for battering.
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
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A dry January awaits those in the North Island, while wet conditions are forecast south.
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
Some Kiwis will be hitting the beach, while some might even have to get the fire going.
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A high weather system is set to park up over the country on Sunday for most of next week.