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Extreme winds to lash South Island as heat continues for rest of NZ

Wind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.

Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit

Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.

Drones identify hotspots in Port Hills fires ahead of forecast winds

86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.

Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way

There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.

Are we doing enough to future proof NZ against extreme weather events?

OPINION: Impacts of severe weather events need to be anticipated in future planning.

Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire

With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.

Auckland's rail chaos: Why overheated tracks are a national worry

Aucklanders were shocked earlier this week by heat-related cancellations.

Expect some great Bay weather for this weekend's Art Deco Festival

Hot temperatures and sunshine for Art Deco this weekend.

Farmer dead, hundreds of thousands without power after wild storm in Victoria

Power restoration could take weeks after one of the largest outages in Victorian history.

'This was different': The text that stopped two radio hosts in their tracks

Adam and Megan didn't know if anyone could hear them. But a flood victim was listening.

'Tomorrow is a gift': Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on life a year after partner's death in landslide

A torrent of mud killed his partner as she slept. He's determined to continue her dream.

No records broken but January hotter than normal

Region hasn't had much relief from the heat at night-time either.

Beachfront property at risk of eroding into the sea sells at auction

A buyer has bought the Haumoana property which boast spectacular views - with a catch.

Temperatures in the high 20s for cyclone anniversary

Warm, sunny weather will greet those gathering on February 14.

Whangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone Gabrielle

Matarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres

A rescue, a landslip and no home to go to

Kim Weston rescued her mother Sheryl Clarke during the Auckland Anniversary floods. A year later Clarke's home is still red-stickered. Video / Sylvie Whinray

'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month

Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.

Southland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homes

Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.