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'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

Turbulent weekend weather for Whanganui

'It’ll be a gusty, windy few days.'

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

Strong wind gusts and downpours hit Whanganui

“The mountainous areas will very likely see some snow."

Leopard seal basks on Napier beach as August temperature record broken

However, a southerly change is well and truly on its way to chill the region.

Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected

Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.

Snow in South Island, hail, thunderstorms and gales as polar vortex blasts country

A polar vortex from Antarctica is clipping the edge of New Zealand, bringing chilly weather to the whole country today including snow to near sea level in the lower South Island.

More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.

MetService Severe Weather: Monday August 19

It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.

Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu

MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.

Rain, snow and wind to blast the country

Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.