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Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat in US
Excessive heat causes more weather-related deaths in the United States than hurricanes.

Teeth-chattering temperatures to start the winter solstice
It's a cold morning for many around the country on the shortest day of the year.

Super Rugby Pacific final: All you need to know as Blues take on Crusaders
The hometown team will battle their longtime southern foes for Super Rugby glory.

MetService National weather: June 17th - 19th
MetService National weather: June 17th - 19th

The explosive reason behind NZ's spectacular winter sunsets
Noticed some spectacular sunrises and sunsets lately? Forecasters have an odd explanation.

Focus: NZ hit with a week of wild weather
Wild weather has battered most of the country this week from rain, wind to even snow, but as NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll explains it might not be a sign of what’s to come. Video / George Heard / Supplied

Residents unable to return home as toppled trees close road
Wild winter weather continues to lash parts of the country.

Thousands of properties affected by power outages
Most of the outages are in lower parts of the North Island.

Wild winds cause Harbour Bridge havoc; snow blankets deep south, schools closed
Wild winds gusting over 100 km/h recorded at multiple sites across Auckland.

Residents encouraged to evacuate as severe weather lashes West Coast
People are advised to take bedding, water, food, medication, warm clothes and their pets.

Explained: Why NZ just saw two-thirds of its annual lightning
What's behind this days-long lightshow? La Niña? Climate change? Jamie Morton explains.