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Wild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warnings
Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.

Snowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifields
There were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.

'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.

MetService National weather: May 28th - 30th
MetService National weather: May 28th - 30th. Video / MetService

MetService Wellington weather: May 29th
MetService Wellington weather: May 29th. Video / MetService

MetService Christchurch weather: May 29th
MetService Christchurch weather: May 29th. Video / MetService

MetService National weather: June 28th - 30th
MetService National weather: June 28th - 30th.

Stormy weekend: Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the way
Warnings have been issued ahead of a volatile weather cocktail hitting our shores.

'Game-changer': -9C in parts of NZ; polar blast set to slam the country
Two "significant systems" batter NZ over the course of the week.

Blood supermoon: Best places to see rare eclipse
Cloud might block the view for some, but other parts of New Zealand are in for a treat.

Blood supermoon happening on Wednesday night
Which parts of NZ will be able to catch a glimpse of the blood supermoon. Video / MetService

Blood supermoon: How to capture tonight's rare spectacle
Staying up to snap Wednesday's 'blood supermoon'? Don't bother with your phone camera.

MetService National weather: May 25th - 27th
MetService National weather: May 25th - 27th.

Snow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' looms
The southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.

Latest forecast: Who gets the best view of 'blood supermoon'?
A 'blood supermoon' is due to grace our night sky this Wednesday. Where is best to see it?

'Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not over
Coastline warning to remain in place until Saturday.

Huge swells pummel East Coast Beaches
Beachgoers warned to stay away as huge swell pummels coast. Video / Charlotte Rasmussen / Emmarose Cowie / Zsania Johnson / Alison Smith / Jordan Smith / Greg Malcolm / Jordan Richmond HC Post

Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed
The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.

Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.