'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
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Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
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‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidity
Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetService
Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watch
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
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.
Six days without power: Plans for extreme solar storm hitting NZ revealed
Space weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.
Sleepless nights ahead? New Zealand bracing for hotter, drier summer
Temperatures are expected to soar into the 30s in some parts in the coming week.
Vulnerable people at risk as summer temperatures soar into the 30s
MetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.
Temperatures forecast to exceed 30C across NZ this week
According to MetService, Gisborne is set to reach a scorching 32C on Wednesday.
'Warm, humid air' set to fuel Saturday showers in North Island
Forecasters are predicting multiple 30C-plus highs to start summer next week.
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'Sharp change' in temperatures coming, some places plunging by as much as 15C
Niwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.
Hawke’s Bay basks in early summer heat, hits 30C
Hawke's Bay hits 30°C; Wairoa and Taradale lead with warm temps.
Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south
If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.
Weather outlook: More rain on the way after settled start to the week
More balmy weather is forecast to kick off the working week – but it won't last for long.
Traffic delays in Auckland ahead of Coldplay, heavy rain warnings for North Island
Rain will make its way northwards across the North Island for Friday afternoon.
The weather ahead for NZ after a wild weekend of flooding and high temps
MetService said midweek looks settled, with light winds and mostly clear skies.
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The human rights commission disagrees with the treaty principles bill, cocaine and cannabis are increasingly being used in the workplace as we get sun for the weekend.
Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads
It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
'Closely monitoring': 400mm of rain to fall in 24 hours on West Coast
Some Hawke’s Bay spots may crack 30C this weekend – the first time since summer.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th Video / MetService
Long, dry spells loom beyond another messy week of spring weather
A front is forecast to move up the country – but there's also late-week warmth in store.