Polar blast to blow skifield gates open
A bitterly cold southerly from the Antarctic will sweep up the country this week, bringing snow to all skifields.
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Wild weather wreaks havoc
A tornado, floods and king tides wreaked havoc across the country yesterday.
Brace for gales and bitter southerlies
Severe gales and heavy downpours chased by bitter-cold southerly winds are expected this weekend.
Air NZ flights unaffected by ash
Air NZ would adjust flight routes and altitudes to ensure aircraft remained clear of ash.
Volcanic ash cloud cancels transtasman flights
International flights have been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud from Chile heads towards NZ,
Stow the brolly ... and prepare for cold
Only the skifields will welcome the weather this weekend as frosty winter temperatures are expected to finally kick in.
They're skiing in Oz, but there's no snow at home
As NZ skifields delay opening because of unseasonably warm weather, some Aussie resorts are blanketed...
Tasman rivers expected to rise
People living near rivers and streams in the Tasman District should be prepared for a rapid rise in water levels overnight, with heavier falls forecast to continue, Civil Defence says.
Hold on for more wild winds
New Zealanders have woken to a chilly, windy autumn morning today, as yesterday's wild weather continues to batter the country.
Gales, snow forecast for wet week
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, gales and snow are forecast to make the next few days miserable for just about everybody, the MetService has warned. There was also the possibility a few tornadoes could spawn from these storms.
Rough weather tipped for central NZ
Wairarapa, Wellington and Marlborough are expected to experience the strongest winds overnight, with heavy rain also expected in other areas.