Heavy rain in south, cloud in north
A severe weather warning is in place for northern Fiordland and southern Westland.
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Fine holiday weather for most this week
Thunderstorm warning for inland North Island, but otherwise mostly fine.
MetService Weather New Zealand: December 31st - January 2nd
MetService Weather New Zealand: December 31st - January 2nd
Sun sets on 2018: New Year's Eve brings mixed bag of weather
The sunniest weather will be in places east of major mountain ranges away from the front.
It's getting hot in here: Hottest places to be for New Year
Staying out late on New Year's eve - it's going to be warmer than normal.
Auckland pick of major cities to 'stay dry in the fireworks'
The weather in the lead up to New Years will be warm for all Kiwis, but wet for some.
New Year's forecast: sunny up North, dreary down South
Auckland and holiday destinations across the North Island can expect clear, mid-20's days.
Island weather-reversal tipped for New Year
Following a wet Christmas period in the North Island, sunshine is expected at New Year's.
The sky 'exploded': Weather bomb causes severe flooding
"Half the front garden" washes onto the road as severe localised storm causes havoc.
Fog forces flight cancellations at Wellington Airport
Fog settled on the capital overnight, but is expected to clear this afternoon.
Fine and improved weather for most of country
Aside from some cloud coverage and morning rain the country is set for a good day.
Photos: Heat and High water
Here are some of our Herald photographers’ best weather photos from 2018.
Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.
Thunderstorms loom in central North Island
A few lightning strikes were developing across the North Island.
Australia braces for extreme heatwaves as NZ gets drenched
While NZ is getting drenched, Australia is bracing for heatwaves not seen since the 1930s.
Rain continues in the north, powerless Christmas for some
The weather should start clearing up for the North Island from Boxing Day.
Emergency services in overdrive after several crashes, bad weather
"It's not a nice way to start Christmas."
Wild weather: Worst could still be to come
Authorities are warning people the worst of wild weather could still be yet to come.
Rain persists in North Island through to Christmas Day
A settled day of weather is something only the South Island will get today.
Weather: The places to be for Christmas Day
People in the northern half of the North Island are in for a wet Christmas.
Crashes and heavy traffic disrupt holidaymakers
Holidaymakers are causing congestion on roads and wild weather is set to hit.
Wet weather for Christmas: But will it shine on NY?
It's going to be a soggy Christmas for some but there are some bright spots.
Mopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating flood
A year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.
Storms approaching: Get ready for a thundery few days, and a wet Christmas
MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.