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Science of the autumn heatwave

It's been one of the warmest starts to the year that New Zealand has ever experienced, but Kiwis should start pulling out their winter woollies.

MetService: Tropical Cyclone Winston

New Year weather: What to expect

New Year's Eve revellers can expect a warm and sunny day in most parts of the country, but the good weather will be short-lived.

West in for worst of El Nino rain

October temperatures were predicted to be average, or above average, in the east of both islands.

Brace yourselves for a cold burst

Snow is falling in Dunedin and other parts of Otago and Southland as a burst of cold air comes across the country.

Weather: 'It's going to be very wet to start'

It's going to be a stormy start to spring with rain on the radar throughout the country.

Spring set for a wet start

Batten down the hatches - spring is on the way and its first week brings wet and windy weather.

MetService vying for million dollar BBC contract

The MetService has confirmed it is vying for the multi-million pound weather forecasting contract on BBC TV.

Rain to subside as chill sets in

Rain that has caused flooding in areas of the lower North Island has finally eased off, however it looks set to be replaced with freezing temperatures.

Huge Wellington waves may return

Yesterday's destructive waves are likely to become a more common occurrence, says a councillor from the worst-hit parts of Wellington.

Huge waves smash into Wellington coast

Massive waves caused havoc on Wellington's south coast, sending boulders onto roads, despite fine and sunny weather in the region today.

Mixed weather forecast on the cards

MetService meteorologist Rob Kerr said there was a weather watch in place for some snow in areas of Fiordland, Otago and Southland last night.

Huge waves scatter debris on roads

Huge waves and powerful winds have scattered debris and stopped traffic on coastal roads in central parts of the country today.

Weather: Temperatures plunge in May

Temperatures have plummeted unusually sharply this month, with the mild start to May now a distant memory - and next month looks set to be even colder.

Rain continues to lash North Island

Get out those raincoats, gumboots and umbrellas as rain and wind are set to continue lashing the upper North Island.

Wild weather takes a cold turn

Wild weather which caused havoc across the North Island this week has made way for cooler temperatures and southerly winds.