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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st

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

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.

Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires

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

French investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News Update

French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald

'Sharp change' in temperatures coming, some places plunging by as much as 15C

Niwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.

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.

South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude

A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.

Long-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?

A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?

Thunder, hail, heavy showers tipped for Auckland evening commute; wind warning for Harbour Bridge

The first week of term four kicks off on a wet note for most of the North Island.

Hurricane Milton: 10 dead with more casualties expected

Millions affected by Hurricane Milton in Florida, which has caused catastrophic flooding and damage. 10 dead with more casualties expected. Video / AFP

What we know about the 'elevated' cyclone risk in NZ

Northern New Zealand is at normal to higher-than-normal risk of a tropical cyclone.

Drizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in temps

Polar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.

First look at landslide-damaged Dunedin home after flooding

A South Dunedin family has seen the aftermath of a landslide that demolished parts of their home following flooding in the Otago region. Video / TVNZ

Otago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garage

Devastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ Herald