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Watch: 'Possible tornado' spotted over East Auckland, severe thunderstorm warning cancelled
The warning was issued for the Auckland City and Franklin areas.
'Tornado' spotted in East Auckland as weather warnings issued
a 'tornado' has been spotted in East Auckland this afternoon as warnings are issued. Video / Supplied
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 6 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the weekend weather
Metservice's Heather Keats on what to expect this weekend. Video / Herald NOW
'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out
The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.
Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge
Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Herald NOW: Heavy rain, wind and snow have affected much of the country
MetService head of news Heather Keats talks about wild weather hitting the country. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW: Taupō civil defence gives update as residents on evacuation alert
Settlement near Taupo on evacuation alert after heavy rain has caused river to swell to breaking point. Video / Herald NOW
60 emergency calls in upper North as wild weather hits
Fire and Emergency had about to 60 callouts in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Video / NZ Herald
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 5 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4
MetService Severe Weather Update: June 4. Video / Metservice
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025
HeraldNOW: Daily Weather Update: June 4 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.
'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Herald NOW: Morning Weather Update: June 3 2025
Herald NOW: Morning Weather Update: June 3 2025. Video / Herald NOW
Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.
'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZ
Niwa predicts the top half of the North Island will receive most of the warm weather.
'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debt
The church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.
MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025
MetService Midday Weather: May 30 2025. Video / MetService
Herald NOW: Everything you need to know about the long-weekend weather
What's in store for the long-weekend weather? MetService's Heather Keats tells you everything you need to know. Video / Herald NOW
Herald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025
Herald NOW Weather Update: May 30 2025. Video / HeraldNOW