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Mostly settled weather forecast despite tropical cyclone in Fiji
Mostly settled weather forecast, despite tropical cyclone in Fiji.

Weather system smashing Fiji upgraded to tropical cyclone
Fiji is hit hard by floods and damage as the weather system works across the country.

Why this abnormal summer heat isn't going anywhere
After a searing start to 2022, Niwa's forecasting plenty more abnormal warmth this summer.

10 children among 22 dead after thousands trapped in snowstorm
Heavy snow in Pakistan resort town left thousands trapped overnight in -8C.

Weather: Kiwis heading home after break urged to drive safely
'Weather-wise there is not too much going on to cause any issues for motorists.'

The heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZ
The weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.

MetService National weather: January 8th - 9th
MetService National weather: January 8th - 9th

MetService National weather: January 7th - 8th
MetService National weather: January 7th - 8th

'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday period
The toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.

Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.

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

Did NZ just have its hottest year?
Here's what weather gauges around the country have to tell us about the past 12 months.

Another sizzling day, as temperatures near 30C again
Slip, slop and slap - it's another scorching day today

NZ swelters: The science behind our heatwave
Beat by the heat? Blame it on a slab of high pressure and a stew of major climate drivers.

Aucklanders told to expect 'significant heat' this week as temperatures rise
Drink plenty of water - it's going to be another scorcher.

Weather wars: Forecasters' relationship turns frosty
A battle between two Government weather forecasters turned dirty recently.

It's a scorcher! How to keep cool as temperatures hit 32C
Nowhere escapes the heat today but Lower Hutt is leading the pack so far.

Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force mass evacuations
About 580 homes, a hotel, and a shopping centre burn, tens of thousands people evacuated.

New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.

MetService Christchurch weather: December 31st
MetService Christchurch weather: December 31st