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Rain alert: Sub-tropical low to drench north, snow for South Island
Some southern centres will see temperatures drop to freezing level.

Hurricane Ian smashes into Cuba, Florida evacuating
US officials order 2.5 million people to evacuate as storm rages across Gulf of Mexico.

MetService Christchurch weather: September 24th
MetService Christchurch weather: September 24th

MetService Wellington weather: September 24th
MetService Wellington weather: September 24th

Heavy rain to round-out the week before a more pleasant long weekend
It has been a mixed bag of weather for the country this week and this trend continues.

Lighting strikes tree in Dannevirke storm
In a blink and you'll miss it moment lighting strikes a tree during a storm in Dannevirke. Video / Brianna Bonnington-Mudford

Road wreckage fears in Central Hawke's Bay, could cost up to three times roading budget
Damage of $40m is possible, with 35 slips already and more bad weather on the horizon.

MetService National weather: September 22nd - 24th
MetService National weather: September 22nd - 24th

MetService Wellington weather: September 23rd
MetService Wellington weather: September 23rd

Wild weather: Two-day deluge to bring heavy rain to flood-ravaged North Island region
Flood-ravaged regions are in for deluge as tropically-charged rainmaker hits.

Fog bound: Warning to rush hour drivers as Auckland disappears under thick mist
Motorists are being warned to drive with extra care in the conditions.

MetService Christchurch weather: September 22nd
MetService Christchurch weather: September 22nd.

Weather: Thunderstorms on the way for Auckland
MetService said a cluster of thunderstorms is sitting off the West Auckland coast

MetService National weather: September 20th-22nd
MetService National weather: September 20th-22nd

Explained: What this marine heatwave means for our ocean species
Fast-forming marine heatwave poses serious implications for NZ's marine life, experts say.

MetService National weather: September 19th - 21st
MetService National weather: September 19th - 21st.

MetService Christchurch weather: September 20th
MetService Christchurch weather: September 20th.