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Weather updates: Evacuations and power outages
People who live at Selwyn Huts in Canterbury have been asked to evacuate, there are power outages on the West Coast, and flooding in Northland as wild weather lashes the country
Rare UK extreme heat warning as temperatures soar
The Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for Sunday, as temperatures climbed to 32degC on Monday.
Waka Kotahi warns drivers to be prepared for hazards
Waka Kotahi is warning drivers to prepare for hazardous driving conditions today, as rain and winds blast the country.
Coromandel has had the most rain so far with 195 millmeters in the last 24 hours… Audio
Rain, gales, snow forecast in Canterbury
If you don't have to travel today, don't, is the advice from Met Service meteorologist William Nepe. A fast-moving front of wild weather has hit the country overnight, with rain, wind and even snow… Audio
Wet weather causes flooding, power outages in Coromandel
A landslip and flooding has closed State Highway 25 between Wharekaho and Kuaotunu and local roads between Whitianga and Pauanui in the Coromandel Peninsula this morning. There are also numerous power… Audio
Warning for drivers as wild weather hits
Waka Kotahi is warning drivers to prepare for hazardous driving conditions today.
There's been a lot of rain from Northland down to Coromadel. with 100 to 150 mils in the Coromandel ranges and… Audio
Wild weather front hits across the country
A front of wild weather has hit the country overnight, with rain, wind and even snow expected throughout the day.
Heavy rain and severe gale warnings are in place for many parts of the country.
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Wet and wild weather moves across NZ leading to floods, slips
A band of wet and wild weather is moving across the country this morning with warnings it could lead to flooding and slips. Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for much of Aotearoa with… Audio
Strong winds forecast in Auckland, ferry, bus service disruptions likely
Aucklanders are being warned of potential travel disarray Tuesday morning as strong wind threatens to close the Harbour Bridge.
Low-pressure system set to bring more severe wet and windy weather
A deep low-pressure system is moving across the country as the school holidays kick off.
Severe weather warnings in place for start of school holidays
Indoor games could be on the cards for the start of the school holidays, with severe weather watches in place for many parts of the country.
Severe weather warning for South Island motorists as wintery blast hits
Waka Kotahi Transport Agency is urging people to be careful on the road as unsettled weather makes its way across the South Island in time for the start of the school holidays. Audio
Waka Kotahi concerned about winter weather
Waka Kotahi Transport Agency is urging road users to be careful as unsettled weather makes its way across the South Island in time for the start of the school holidays.
MetService is forecasting… Audio
Farmers desperate over non-existent rainfall: 'We don't have a blade of grass'
Locals say they have not seen the region's paddocks so parched in years.
NSW: 'unrelenting' floods cause chaos
New South Wales fruit growers are facing years of recovery after 'unrelenting' floods have forced thousands of people from their homes- some for the fourth time in just 18 momths. The floods were… Audio
Weather watch: Torrential 'rainmakers' on the way for NZ
Torrential rain is on the way, New Zealand! Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch tells us what's in store. Audio
Thunderstorms expected as regions brace for wild weather
Northern and western parts of New Zealand are expected to be hit by heavy rain and high winds as a tropically-charged low pressure front descends over the country.
Wet weather easing in New South Wales
The wet weather is easing in some parts of New South Wales, but authorities say the crisis is far from over.
Flood waters moving downstream are likely to bring further disaster.
This comes as more… Audio
Australia's heavy weather headed to New Zealand
The weather system that has caused havoc in Australia is heading to our shores.
MetService says the northern and central parts of the country will have a wet week followed by more rain on the… Audio
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