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‘Exacerbated by climate change’ - NZ experiences warmest May on record
Temperatures have been 2C higher than average in all areas except Northland.

A break from the rain? Auckland set for week of sunny weather
It will be a welcome reprieve for the sun-starved city.

Growers still waiting on Government assistance
The Government had promised an announcement for Hawke's Bay growers by early June.

Opinion: Filling NZ’s $210b infrastructure deficit black hole
The Government doesn’t have deep-enough pockets to fill the infrastructure black hole.

An alliance to spearhead cyclone recovery effort
Downer aims to build back smarter in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

Nick Leggett: The importance of sustainability
OPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.

MetService Severe Weather: June 6th
MetService Severe Weather: June 6th. Video / Metservice

Cyclone recovery plans spark fears for future of whenua
Māori affected by land categorisation have a big choice to make.

Gloomy weather on the horizon after King's Birthday downpour
It comes after a jolt of heavy rain and thunder on Monday came as quite a shock to many.

Heavy rain warning, lightning frenzies and temperatures plunge below freezing
One month's worth of rain could be hitting some regions by the end of today.

'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ
The roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.

Four storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this year
A "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.

'Calm before the storm': Fine skies today but cold snap looms later in long weekend
Waka Kotahi is also warning Auckland motorists the Southern Motorway will be busy.

Chills on the way for King’s Birthday weekend
Get ready to make the most of this long weekend's weather.

Long weekend traffic escaping Auckland already starting to build
Waka Kotahi is also warning Auckland motorists the Southern Motorway will be busy.

'Too soon to say' if stormwater system upgrades needed after Waihī Beach floods
The mayor says there are upcoming projects that may help protect against future flooding.

What forecaster’s just-issued weather outlook reveals for winter
More bouts of 'potentially high-impact' winter weather expected before El Niño's arrival.

Whanganui fashion retailers shift seasonal focus
'When it’s warm outside you don’t look for a massive woolly jumper.'

MetService Christchurch Weather: May 30th - June 1st
MetService Christchurch Weather: May 30th - June 1st