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100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
7000 lightning strikes rattle the north and more snow in the far south
Auckland is next in line as front sweeps north.
Hail, snow and rain: Wintry weekend ahead
Fronts bringing rain, thunder, snow and wind will make an appearance over the weekend.
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 24th - 26th
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 24th - 26th
Cold front surges up country
Cold front surges up country and Queenstown seems to be the worst affected area in New Zealand. / ODT
Focus: Climate Change makes for grim outlook
Experts warn climate change will bring more extreme weather events to New Zealand.
Cold front surges up country, here's how to stay warm
"It might be time for the electric blankets and hot water bottles."
Rude awakening as bitter blast sends temps plunging
Temperatures dropped to -3C in places and snow is falling Queenstown.
Bitter blast brings snow down to 200m, closes roads
The snowfall is forecast to ease today, before another Antarctic blast arrives tomorrow.
Wild weather brings snow to Southland
Snow hits the far south in Lumsden, as lightning and snow hits hard around the country. / Supplied by Imran Baloch
Winter's bite: Brutal storm unleashes rain, thunder, snow
More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.
MetService: Thunderstorms, tornadoes on way
Potentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.
Snow and flooding hit the South
Snowfall has trapped one car on the Crown Range Rd already.
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 22nd - 24th
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 22nd - 24th
Marvellous May: Why many spots have seen record warmth
Many spots across NZ have been enjoying their warmest May on the books - until now.
MetService Severe Weather Update: May 22nd - 23rd
MetService Severe Weather Update: May 22nd - 23rd
Flood warnings, thunderstorms and chance of tornadoes looming tonight
Expect heavy rain, hail, winds over 110km/h and even small tornadoes tonight.
Focus: Winter finally arrives in NZ
Metservice is warning people around the country to bundle up as a sudden cold snap hits NZ.
Your weather: Winter storms start to rock the country
Prepare for a day of tumult today as early winter storms arrive.
Heavy rain and winds to batter country
Wild weather seen on the weekend is tipped to make a return, prompting flood warning.