
MetService National weather: December 31st - January 1st
MetService National weather: December 29th - January 1st
MetService National weather: December 29th - January 1st
The south swelters as holidaymakers sweat.
MetService National weather: December 29th - January 1st
More than 30 people so far have been reported to have died because of the blizzard.
The rest of the United States is also reeling from the ferocious winter storm.
Some areas are expected to reach sizzling temperatures of 30C
Fresh severe thunderstorm alerts continue to be issued this evening.
A motorist captured the results of the deluge of heavy rain on Auckland's Southern Motorway near Penrose. Video / Charles West
Millions of people have hunkered down against a deep freeze expected to claim more lives.
Thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain and hail.
The storm is described as 'one of the worst in history'.
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
Winter weather is blanketing the US as a massive storm bringing frigid temps, snow and floods. Video / AP
Sandbags are piled around the house as water slowly rises, leaving a sinking feeling.
NZ's sea temperatures now running 1-3C above average, with scorching days ahead.
The property owner said that only his wife was home when it hit.
MetService National weather: December 22nd - 25th.
Motorists are still being warned of possible thunderstorms.