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South Island asked to conserve power immediately, or risk cuts
Temperatures plummeted, and demand for electricity is beyond what the grid can handle.

Winter weather: Why this year may feel noticeably cooler than recent ones
Chilly temperatures around NZ this week may offer a taste of coming El Niño winter.

In pictures: First snowfall of the year as cold snap hits
A chilly autumnal blast sweeps up the country bringing freezing temperatures.

Snow settles in across South Island, warning extended to middle of North Island
'Taumarunui overnight Wednesday to Thursday morning at a minimum of one degree.'

Aerial imagery shows Gabrielle’s impacts in Hawke’s Bay
Extraordinary new imagery shows Gabrielle's devastation in Hawke's Bay, before and after.

‘I just can’t live like this’: Elderly couple stuck in storm repair limbo
Titirangi homeowners told it may take until the end of the year to get a repair quote.

'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle
“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."

Mississippi tornado: Search and recovery crews comb through wreckage
Help pours into Rolling Fork and one of the poorest regions of the US.

Watch: Tornadoes rip through Mississippi, killing dozens
Tornadoes have ripped through Mississippi, killing dozens. Video / AP

Red Cross lays out what your Cyclone Gabrielle aid donations are spent on
Free psychological first aid is among the assistance enabled by Kiwis' huge generosity.

Southern west coast braces for heavy rain, clouds over North ease
Meteorologist says the weather across New Zealand is a mix of sunshine and rain.

Wine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone relief
Auckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.

MetService National weather: March 22nd - 24th
MetService National weather: March 22nd - 24th

Ferry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coast
Parts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.