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Giant rainmakers: Another 'atmospheric river' is heading our way - what is it?
Scientists have learned surprising new insights about what are NZ's biggest rain-makers.

School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.

Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.

Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes southern roads, skifields
Heavy rain warnings are in place in some parts of the country.

Extreme weather events pound the globe from Alaska to Australia
And it points to a costly - and deadly - future.

MetService National weather: July 6th - July 9th
MetService National weather: July 6th - July 9th.

Weather: Brrrrr-ace for more chill
Cold air is expected to spread northwards, heading into the July school holiday.

MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th
MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th

Tropical rainmaker: Fierce winds and heavy rain to fall; danger of flooding in some areas
Streams and rivers are expected to rise quickly along with a threat of floods and slips.

Here comes the rainmaker: Northern, central NZ faces sub-tropical soaking
Sub-tropical weather system is forecast to bring a wet week to northern and central NZ.

MetService National weather: July 4th - July 6th
MetService National weather: July 4th - July 6th.

Wild Sydney weather: Evacuation orders, up to 30 suburbs could end up under water
There is another day of horrendous weather in Sydney with up to 200mm of rain due to fall.

Enjoy it while it lasts: Fine weather set to 'turn to custard'
Enjoy it while it lasts; fine weather disappearing ahead of school holidays

Jet-stream energy: Weather turning to custard ahead of school holidays
Enjoy the sun - it's not hanging around for long.

MetService National weather: July 1st - July 4th
MetService National weather: July 1st - July 4th