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She's been a wet one in Palmy

A relatively dry start to the year was turned around by record rainfall last month.

Lightning and La Nina: Weather to watch out for this spring

Forecasters pick spring weather to be even messier than usual. Jamie Morton explains why.

'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather

'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'

Spring weather outlook: It's set to be 'messy'

Are we still going to see La Nina return before summer?

Breaking news: It’s still winter

It’s the first day of September - but not the first day of spring.

Storm batters North Island, heavy rain ahead for lower South

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit much of the North Island overnight.

Thousands cheer on defiant palm tree as Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan

As the deadly storm made landfall, people were glued to a livestream, rooting for a tree.

MetService warns of flash floods, 110km/h winds across North Island

The angry weather will sweep up much of the North Island overnight.

Rain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across country

Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.

Road between Kāpiti and Upper Hutt closed due to slips

Council roading teams are working to clear Akatarawa Road.

Meridian says wind, rain taking pressure off hydro

Wind and rain might a drag for some, but help take pressure off strained power system.

Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north

Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August. Video | Metservice

More wild weather’s on the way for NZ: Here’s the unusual picture behind it

Rare phenomenon unfolding over Antarctica could spell a rocky shift from winter to spring.

Snow and heavy rain to hit South Island; MetService issues warnings

South Island braces for 150mm of rain and snow.

Temperatures up to 20C but rain and 'wall of westerly' winds expected

NZ's mixed bag of weather is expected to start with rain and showers this weekend.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend

Temperatures are set to rise in the River City.

Major rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewing

Moisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.