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MetService Christchurch weather: October 21st
MetService Christchurch weather: October 21st.

MetService National weather: October 20th-22nd
MetService National weather: October 20th-22nd.

MetService Christchurch weather: October 19th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 19th.

Rockfall still blocking State Highway 73 as helicopter called in
Road closed today and overnight.

Weather warning: Severe gale and heavy rain expected as front move across the country
The weather watch warning extends to Monday morning.

Super sunshine Saturday draws Aucklanders to beaches, ocean
Saturday sunshine meant one thing for many Aucklanders today - beach time.

'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua
'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.

MetService Severe weather: October 15th-17th
MetService Severe weather: October 15th-17th.

MetService National weather: October 15th-17th
MetService National weather: October 15th-17th.

MetService Christchurch weather: October 16th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 16th.

Storm surge so strong wave monitor was washed away in Wellington
High winds drove waves as high as 6m yesterday, cancelling ferries and disrupting flights.

MetService National weather: October 14th-16th
MetService National weather: October 14th-16th.

Windy Wellington: Swells of up to 6m cut off suburb
The worst of the weather is over after massive waves brought debris up onto the road.

Caskets uncovered by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
Another layer of trauma for families and communities reeling in wake of Hurricane Ida.

MetService National weather: October 12th-14th
MetService National weather: October 12th-14th.

MetService Christchurch weather: October 13th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 13th.

Spring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South Island
Snow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.

Spring cold snap: Cold, wet day for most of the country
This week's cold snap will be replaced by warm and fine weather by the weekend.