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‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ

Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.

Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town

Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.

'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New Zealand

Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.

‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers

Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.

Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care

Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.

Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update

Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService

North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours

Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.

Air NZ flight out of Auckland struck by lightning during last night's storm

The plane was hit by lightning 20 minutes after takeoff and returned to NZ.

'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-ups

Temperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.

Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires

High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.

Large Canterbury fire expected to be contained Saturday

The fire closed State Highway 73, burning through more than 1000ha at Bridge Hill.

NZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across country

UV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.

'Weekend of two halves': 140km/h gales to batter central NZ, south braces for wind and rain

Temperatures are set to return to normal after a week of hot, muggy nights.

Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C

MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.

Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer

Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.