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Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.

MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July
MetService Weather: 2nd of July - 4th of July. Video / Metservice

Severe weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins
A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday.

Snow dump hits alpine passes, tornado smashes century-old villa
MetService warns severe weather will continue, with more thunderstorms on the horizon.

State of emergency in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman, and annual bird survey begins | NZ Herald News
State of emergency in place in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions, and annual Garden Bird Survey begins. Video / NZ Herald

Eleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumps
Icy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.

Morning reveals tornado damage in Waitara
Shirlene and Mark Paterson’s 100-year-old home at the end of Tuiti St in Waitara was among 11 damaged when a tornado tore through the Taranaki settlement. Video / Shirlene Paterson

'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding
'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June. Video / MetService

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 24 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 24 2025

Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.

'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.

'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt
John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'

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

MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June
MetService Severe weather - 12-14 June. Video / MetService

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 12 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 12 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety
Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.

Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025
Herald NOW: Daily Weather Update: June 11 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Driver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.