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Windy, wet weather blowing in for parts of South Island, settled conditions for north

MetService has issued heavy rain and wind warnings as a front rolls up southern NZ.

Autumn heatwave hits southeast Australia, events cancelled

Extreme and severe heatwave conditions are hitting Melbourne in autumn.

NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home

With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.

Lightning reflexes by photographer captures spectacular strike over sea

Photographer Paul Le Comte captured the images during dramatic storm.

Bye summer: Cold snap shortlived but rainmaker on the horizon

Temperatures in the region dipped overnight to below average levels for this time of year.

Taupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry February

There were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.

25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines

'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'

'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmers

Rural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.

Coming ‘La Nina-like’ pulse could prove big rainmaker for NZ

Forecaster says subtropical event could bring much-needed rain - and shift out of El Nino.

Matakanui Station hopes for rain

“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."

Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected

A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.

'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives

Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.

'One to put on the calendar': Rogue weather week could spoil Hawke's Bay's autumn

'It’s a week to tuck away in the back of our heads, to be a little bit more aware of.'

Autumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off season

MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.

Summer's ending - what does autumn weather have in store for NZ?

"We can expect periods of subtropical rainfall coming in."

'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farms

Marlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this week

The coolest temperatures are expected overnight on Thursday.

Weather: Heavy rain brings flooding risk in north after unusually dry February

Forecasters issue heavy rainfall warning for Auckland, BOP, after abnormally dry February.