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Major flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, Queensland
Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.
Troops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead
13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.
‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury
Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.
‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island
MetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.
'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornado
Tina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.
‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hit
A cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury
Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.
'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornado
A woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.
Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado
Emergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.
Fears dogs could be swept away by UK storm
Winds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall.
Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
Severe weather watches and warnings are in force.
‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible
Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.
SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic
Mangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watch
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
Long-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?
A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?
Floridians cling to paradise despite rising risks
Residents are refusing to leave Florida, despite the storm risk and damage.
Why Tairāwhiti needs a specialist emergency response team
Initiative will make region 'one of the most well-resourced' in NZ.
Hurricane Milton update from Orlando
AFP correspondent Daniel Stublen gives an update on Hurricane Milton from Orlando, Florida. Video / NZ Herald
Hurricane Milton: Tampa mayor’s stark warning to residents
Joe Biden urges Florida residents in the hurricane’s path to evacuate immediately.
Storm of the century: Florida residents rush to evacuate as major hurricane nears
Millions of Floridians are being told to evacuate as Hurrican Milton barrels in.