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WeatherWatch's Philip Duncan on this week's storm
Nathan Rarere spoke to Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch Audio
Porirua Mayor on severe flooding in region, roads closed
Dozens of severe thunderstorm, wind and snow watches remain in place across the country this morning as the storm which lashed New Zealand over the weekend sticks around. In a moment we'll hear from… Audio
Wild weather lashes across the country
Wild weather continues to blast much of Aotearoa tonight, with dozens of MetService warnings.
Flooding creeps up around homes in Porirua, closes roads
Flooding is threatening homes in Porirua, and has closed roads, while MetService warns of widespread storms, including the possibility of tornadoes in some areas.
NIWA tool to allow near real-time snow condition monitoring
The public will be able to check near real-time snow conditions at 10 alpine sites in the South Island for the first time this winter, as a result of a tool developed by NIWA.
Western areas urged to brace for severe thunderstorms
Western parts of the country have been urged to brace for severe thunderstorms tomorrow, with forecasts predicting heavy rain, hail and potentially a few tornadoes.
Warning of high avalanche risk after fresh snowfalls
Recent snowfall has brought with it an increased avalanche risk throughout the South Island.
Wild weather and storms expected until Monday
Unsettled weather is expected to continue until at least Monday, as a wet, windy, and wintry weekend lies ahead for the lower North Island and most of the South.
Weather: Unsettled skies over Aotearoa for weekend ahead
Winter is well and truly here. Stormy weather lashed much of the country today, from high winds in Taranaki to snow down south.
MetService reported 20,000 lightning strikes in Western regions in a 24… Audio
Thunderstorms bring heavy rain, power cuts in lower North Island
Thunderstorms have been moving along the west coast of the North Island after yesterday's wild weather and tornado on the Kāpiti Coast.
'It's a bit of a mess' - Farmers clean up after storm blows through
Farmers are being hard hit by thunderstorms and stormy weather that is battering parts of the country.
Red thunderstorm warning lifted for Kāpiti, Masterton, Wairarapa
The red severe thunderstorm warning has lifted for Kāpiti, Masterton and Wairarapa, but no one is clear of the danger yet.
A watch is still in place for much of the country.
MetService meteorologist… Audio
Severe weather hits Wellington region
The Kāpiti Coast is experiencing thunderstorms and heavy rain, after having spent yesterday afternoon cleaning up from a tornado which damaged several homes, cars and businesses.
Wellington Region… Audio
MetService update on wild weather in Kāpiti
Another storm system is about to hit Kāpiti Coast after more wild weather overnight following yesterday's tornado.
Several homes were in its path, tearing down fences, ripping off parts of roofs and… Audio
Kapiti resident on wild weather
More on the wild weather that hitting central parts of the country The Kapiti Coast is being hit by heavy rain, thunder and lightning tis morning, and there's concern there could be heavy sea swells… Audio
More wild weather headed to Wellington
Another storm system is about to hit Kapiti Coast after more wild weather overnight following yesterday's tornado.
Several homes were in it's path, tearing down fences, ripping off parts of roofs and… Audio
WeatherWatch's Philip Duncan on upcoming wild weather
Nathan Rarere spoke with Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch. Audio
Wild weather everywhere, snow to come for South Is skifields
Yesterday saw flooding, snow, lightning and even tornados as a winter storm hit the country and it hasnt stopped overnight In a moment we'll talk to Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch. But first there… Audio
Cost benefits of Westport flood scheme tipped to top $200m
The proposed $26 million Westport flood scheme will not provide uniform flood protection across the town, a report says.
High tide surges and storms cause damage to Selwyn farms
Frustrated farmers in Canterbury's Selwyn district want answers after storms and high tide surges continue to cause havoc on their properties.
