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Wind and swell batter Northland

Helena Bay, northeast of central Whangārei, is battered by large swells, winds and high tides on Thursday. Video / Denise Piper

Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam update

Fire and Emergency is responding to concerns about a roof lifting off a home on Beach Road in Campbells Bay as Cyclone Tam hits the North Island.

Worst weather yet to come and Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom | NZ Herald News Update

Worst weather yet to come, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.

'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?

Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

Cyclone Tam: What Aucklanders need to know as storm hits

Auckland Emergency Management has called in extra staff.

Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen

One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.

Cyclone Tam: Strong winds hit Auckland beaches

Strong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de Croy

'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells

Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.

Wet and windy weather at Ocean Beach, Whangarei Heads as Cyclone Tam approaches

Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to be reclassified as an ex-tropical cyclone as it reaches cooler waters. Video / Karina Cooper

Is the winter cold blast here to stay? Snow dumps in parts of the country

Temperatures dropped to 2C in Wānaka and Queenstown overnight.

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South

The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.

Horowhenua District Council gives an update on wild weather

Horowhenua District Council gives an update on wild weather. Video supplied

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 7th - April 8th

Metservice says there will be strong winds, rain, possibly thunder, hail and a switch to colder temperatures to begin the week.

Forecasters keeping eye on 100km/h gusts expected for Hawke’s Bay

There is a high chance the watch will be upgraded to a warning.

'Incoming!': Thunderstorms set to sweep over North Island

Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.

‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded river

The couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".

Nearly 70 Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after atmospheric river

Around 60 beaches have red flags; seven are black-flagged for severe risk.

Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas

Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.