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Ferry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnight

Milder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.

Strong winds, 8m waves and sub-zero temps - what to expect from this week’s weather

Temperatures a tipped to dip to -3C tomorrow. Find out where.

Devastation left by a deadly tornado in China

Five people were killed and 33 others injured by a tornado that hit Guangzhou in China. Video / AP

'Happened so fast': 54 confirmed dead after landslide in Philippines gold-mining village

More than 1100 families have been moved to evacuation centres.

Focus: Auckland Anniversary floods - One year on

Repairs are still ongoing one year on from the devastating Auckland Anniversary long weekend floods. Video / Auckland Airport / Supplied / Corey Fleming

Race to rescue people from floodwaters continues as wild weather lashes Australia

Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate after flooding inundated homes.

Heavy rain traps family in cave for days, awaiting water to drop before rescue

The cave is the fourth biggest known underground ecosystem in the world.

'Pretty sure he was dead': 4-month-old survives being sucked up and thrown by tornado

The child’s father tried to grab the bassinet but it was spun up into the twister.

Severe weather hits the Wellington region

Waves crash onto the shore as wild weather batters the region. Video / Mark Mitchell / Chris Bishop / NIWA

Australian PM Anthony Albanese releases video to the public

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a video clip to his social media account following the impact of Ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / @AlboMP

Wild weather: Furious seas lash coastline - storm-strength gusts, power outages

Power is off as the latest storm whips up violent winds sending branches and trees flying.

Paddleboard becomes flying hazard in wild weather

Langer's wife, Karen, said she felt the board whip past her as she jumped off.

The big freeze: Residents brave cold as temperatures plummet

Photos: Kiwis brave icy conditions to capture the perfect snap.

Autumn's cool change

The first official weekend of Autumn and the weather is more autumnal thanks to a south to south west change right across the country. It will be cold for some in the deep south – but for those in the upper North Island expect only a slight dip in the temperatures. We update you on the two cyclone risks north of New Zealand and we monitor any potential rain or shower risks for those desperate for rain.

'You don't know whether to cry or laugh'

There was just one word to describe 82-year-old Central Otago farmer Rex George after the big snow: "buggered".

Slow return to normality expected for Otago

Following more than a week of heavy rain, floods and snow, Otago residents are being told to expect a slow return to normality.