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Weather watch: Where's the snow?

Skiers and snowboarders have a lot to worry about at the moment as our nation’s ski resorts remain mostly natural snow free.

Wild weather set for North Island

Flood-hit families returning home

Evacuated families have begun returning to their homes after flooding in the Nelson region during the weekend.

Weather watch: Thunderstruck

The weekend’s rough weather in the North Island definitely marked a major turning point in our weather - this is just the start of wetter things to come.

Storms wreak havoc in North Island

Wild weather set for much of North Island

Mini tornados sweep through Taranaki

Weather watch: Thunderstorms on the way

Forward thinking: A send-off fit for a Captain

He was prepared to steer his boat into any weather, ride his Harley fast and drive his Corvette faster. I never knew the guy, but it's clear he was a legend - and a hoot.

<i>Weather Watch:</i> Drill baby drill

Lake Wakatipu water level continues to drop

Where are all the gales?

Make the most of the warmth - it won't be long before winter sneaks up on us.

Outlook brighter for Queenstown

Lake Wakatipu's brimming water level rose no further overnight and dropped slightly today, easing the risk of flooding in Queenstown.

Queenstown flood fears ease

Full-to-the-brim Lake Wakatipu is likely to start dropping back tomorrow, but high winds could still push waves of water into the streets.

Weather watch for capital

<i>Weather Watch</i>: Auckland's water crisis

Weather analyst Philip Duncan can't believe Aucklanders are being asked to conserve water.