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'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland

MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.

Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves

Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.

'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flight

Bumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 May

MetService Severe Weather Update: Monday 26 May Video / MetService

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.

Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand

MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country

A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.

Floods strand 50,000 as eastern Australia battles deluge

The storms have dumped more than 4 months’ rain across parts of New South Wales in 2 days.

Wet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island

Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

MetService National Weather Update: May 15 - May 18

Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed

The first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.

Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat

Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.

TVNZ presenter opens up about special bond with her mum

Renee Wright's mum, Marian, plays a vital role in her family's lives.

Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners

Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.

Deluge prompts postponement of Alexandra Park meeting after one race

For the second time in three weeks a major harness racing meeting has been ruined by rain.

Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes

Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.