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Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Wanaka residents are preparing for potential flooding with rain warnings still in place.
Parts of Wanaka CBD street closed over 'wave action'
Road closures to remain until lake levels drop.
Wild weather kicks off week, unsettled conditions to close it out
After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.
Wild weather: Caution urged on Harbour Bridge as wind, rain batters the country
Around 400mm of rain has already fallen on West Coast in past 24 hours.
Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits
Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.
Summer starts with a blow: Huge storm set to strike NZ
Temperatures set to soar on Wednesday.
What summer? One of the 'larger storms of the year' due to hit
A week of great weather looks to be nearing to a close as summer officially starts.
Your weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricket
It'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.
Don't let the heat fool you, big storm brewing
A low is making its way up from Southern Ocean and is due to hit early next week.
Early start to Summer: fine weather this week
The weather is set to be fine all week, with a slight blip on Wednesday settling by Friday
Oz bush fires bring hazy sunsets, high temps for parts of NZ
New Zealand gets beautiful sunsets, high temperatures as Australia burns.
Make the most of your weekend, foul weather is en route this week
There is a number of heavy rain and strong wind watches and warnings for the South Island.
Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week
Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.
The day Air NZ flight TE901 crashed into Mt Erebus
It was a normal day, then an Air NZ sightseeing plane went missing in Antarctica.
Weather: Thunderstorms move in and rain lashes regions
Aucklanders can brace for more wild weather today as more thunderstorms predicted.
Snorewa? Heavy hailstorm tricks Auckland locals
Heavy thunderstorms with epic hail hit Auckland's eastern coast, Thames and Coromandel.
3300 lightning strikes, Auckland Airport grounds flights
Stormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.
Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Dark skies: Thunderstorms, heavy rain for much of New Zealand
Sky-watchers in South Island see sky turn red, with dust refracting light.
Beautiful Day beckons for U2 fans at Mt Smart
The weather should be mostly fine for the opening gig of U2's stint in Auckland.
Cold and rain breaks 'taste of summer' weather
Showers and rain expected to hit all major centres this weekend.
Make the most of the sunshine, a wet weekend is on the horizon
The country has basked in the sun for the past week but all will change this weekend.
Temperatures continue to soar after near-record-breaking weekend
Kawerau continued it's scorching temperatures today, hitting 33C.
Get the washing out tomorrow - scorcher weekend ahead
Fine weather conditions are expected in most parts of the country over the next few days.
Get ready for a sizzling 30C Sunday in Hawke's Bay
And Mitre10 MEGA walk organisers advise people to slip, slop, slap and wrap on Sunday.
Weather: Mainly fine today, before a weekend of high temperatures
Expect a mainly fine day for much of the North Island today.
Kiwis set to bask in 30C next weekend
Temperatures are forecast to hit 30C in Blenheim next Sunday.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.
Wild weather: Rogue waves, heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to strike
Wild weather is due to hit the South Island by this afternoon before moving north.