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Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand
'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui
MetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.
Severe winds, thunderstorms and hail possible for parts of NZ tomorrow
A typical messy start to spring, with more blustery westerlies in store for the week.
'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North Island
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.
Building submerged after significant storm lashes Milford Sound
The dramatic photo only starts to show the extent of the damage.
Sunshine turning to wind and rain for the weekend
Wetter conditions are expected to arrive on Saturday.
Auckland, Hamilton face further fog delays on Tuesday, forecasters warn
It comes after more than five dozen flights were cancelled and delayed this morning.
'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather
'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'
'Pea soup': 65 flights cancelled, delayed, as heavy fog shrouds Auckland
The fog is not expected to lift until later in the morning.
Thousands cheer on defiant palm tree as Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan
As the deadly storm made landfall, people were glued to a livestream, rooting for a tree.
MetService warns of flash floods, 110km/h winds across North Island
The angry weather will sweep up much of the North Island overnight.
Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island
Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH
33,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours; more thunderstorms to target north, west
Snow is falling in the south while heavy rain and gales are set to lash much of NZ.
'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hits
Thunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.
MetService Weather: 29th of August - 2nd of September
MetService Weather: 29th of August - 2nd of September Video / Metservice
Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
An air mass from Australia will also bring warmer days and milder nights for parts.
Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August. Video | Metservice
More wild weather’s on the way for NZ: Here’s the unusual picture behind it
Rare phenomenon unfolding over Antarctica could spell a rocky shift from winter to spring.
Snow and heavy rain to hit South Island; MetService issues warnings
South Island braces for 150mm of rain and snow.
Temperatures up to 20C but rain and 'wall of westerly' winds expected
NZ's mixed bag of weather is expected to start with rain and showers this weekend.
Desert Rd reopens as polar vortex clips NZ
'Yo-yo weather': A spell of calmer weather is forecast midweek.
‘I thought I was having a nightmare’: Pahīatua homes inundated by floodwater
Dallas McKinley says waking in his flooded home on Sunday morning felt like a bad dream.
Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Strong wind gusts and downpours hit Whanganui
“The mountainous areas will very likely see some snow."