Kiwis are out and about, with only one remaining active case in the country.

More rain is on the way for Auckland this week - but a whopping 250mm is needed.

Rainfall not enough for even a trickle in drains and ditches.

Aucklanders used 416 million litres of water on Saturday.

Showers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.

"Honestly, the photos probably don't do it justice."

Scattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.

Residents still being urged to take up the four-minute shower challenge despite downpours.

Wild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.

Heavy rain is expected to lash much of the country this weekend.

The 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.

It'll be freezing in the Far South this weekend, but warmer and drier in the north.

Five houses have been evacuated as waves smash over the road.

The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.

A powerful storm is brewing and could hamper spirits on Easter Sunday and Monday.

The wet weather looks to be followed by unsettled weather throughout the long weekend.

Severe thunderstorms continue to pummel central New Zealand.

There's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.

Rain, rain has gone away, and hot and fine weather is here to stay

Following an unsummery weekend, conditions will warm as the week draws onwards.

Farmers hope wet weather will stick around to help soften drought-stricken ground.

Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.

Cyclone heading to New Caledonia looks likely to sweep by south of South Island.

Police will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.

Even if Uesi does bring rain to the north next week, it won't be enough to ease the dry.

MetService's computer model suggests the cyclone, if formed, could be felt in New Zealand.

Authorities are telling people in Southland not to be complacent about evacuating.