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Heavy rain cuts off isolated families

Weather for ducks - and PlayStation

Six people rescued from cars in Coromandel flooding

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads after two cars became stranded in Coromandel floodwaters this morning.

Heavy weather fells trees and power lines

Firefighters were called out to dozens of weather-related calls overnight and this morning, as heavy rain and gales lashed the top of the country.

A warm but very wet start to holidays

Wintry calm before the storm

Auckland boaties are being warned to check their moorings as the MetService issues a severe weather outlook, with gale force winds on the way tomorrow.

<i>WeatherWatch:</i> What is it about nuclear energy that we fear so much?

"I have this absolute fear of nuclear energy. Whenever I've been overseas and driven near a nuclear reactor I've been worried. But I can't really explain why," writes Philip Duncan.

<i>WeatherWatch:</i> Heavy rain, snow and thunderstorms

The unsettled and relatively mild weather is continuing across New Zealand this week with more severe weather in the forecast, writes Philip Duncan.

Weather watch: Ending on a high

This week is literally ending on a high, but all is about to change as the weather reminds us that winter isn’t all about frosty mornings and beautiful blue dome days.