Weather
Wring out the old year - More damp on the way for New Year's Eve
Wet weather is forecast for several parts of the country on New Year's Eve, while one community has already cancelled some of its planned celebrations.
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Fine day for a festival, but some more heavy rain expected on West Coast
Festival-goers in Gisborne and Wanaka can look forward to a fine day weather-wise, but people on the West Coast could be in for more heavy rain.
More rain continues to hit North Island; music festival cancelled
A rain band moving across the upper North Island continues to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout the evening.
Australia prepares for 45C heatwave
Australia is bracing for an intsense heatwave across its north and west, while severe thunderstorms are incoming over the country's east this New Year's weekend.
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Damp start for festivals and New Year's celebrations
Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines is kicking off at 2pm with a damp start, as well many other New Year's celebrations across the country, MetService says.
Ring out the old year with your umbrellas handy
MetService is forecasting a wet farewell to 2023 but a settled start to 2024.
Sunny spells before more wet weather for New Year's Eve
Parts of the country will enjoy a bit of sun before Friday marks the start of more wet weather to finish off the year.
Ten dead in Australia after thunderstorms
Ten people were killed in Australia after severe thunderstorms battered the country's east over the Christmas holidays, authorities said on Wednesday.
Girl among six killed as storms lash Australia
A nine-year-old has been killed, and more people are still missing after powerful winds and flash floods on the east coast.
Wet weather set to hit west and north of the South Island
Heavy rain watches are in place for the likes of Nelson and Buller from Friday through Saturday, says the MetService.
El Niño looms large over tourism this summer
The industry is bracing for the weather pattern during a busy season.
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
Flight and rail services in India's capital city were disrupted on Tuesday morning as a thick layer of fog enveloped the region.
Thunderstorms, wet and warm weather to finish off the year
A second severe thunderstorm warning for Gisborne has been lifted by the MetService.
Gisborne hit with intense rain this afternoon
Gisborne was hit with heavy rain this afternoon but a severe thunderstorm warning for the region has been lifted.
Woman killed by fallen tree as wild Christmas storm lashes the Gold Coast
The woman, who was in her fifties, was struck by a tree in the suburb of Helensvale, on the Gold Coast
Lightning strikes hit upper North Island as storm watch continues
Lightning strikes have been recorded in Northland and Auckland as storms roll across the top of the North Island.
Dry summer could see water use warnings through to autumn
The summer forecast is for more northwesterly winds than normal throughout the country, and dry weather in the east.
Hot and dry conditions are keeping fire crews in WA on high alert
More than 100 firefighters remain at the fireground in Perth's south to continue to strengthen containment lines ahead of expected strong winds and more hot and dry conditions.
