With warmer air coming from the north, many places across the upper North Island are going to start feeling summery and a bit muggy, MetService says.
New Zealand
10:39am
Large hail and stormy skies were pictured in Timaru this afternoon, and MetService has now lifted a severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Canterbury.
Sat, Nov 15
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The combination of strong turning winds gusting up to 100km/h combined with the risk of thunderstorms in the north meant the country could experience localised damage.
Wed, Nov 12
As La Niña sets in, the forecast is for warm and damp conditions in the north and a hot, dry summer in the south - perfect for flies and mosquitoes to thrive.
Mon, Nov 10
The rain could cause flash flooding or slips, particularly near streams, rivers or narrow valleys, MetService said.
Sat, Nov 8
Temperatures well into the 20s were recorded around the country this week, but winter has one last sting left in its tail.
Fri, Nov 7
Around 2200 customers are still without power following a freak storm on October 23, which threw the region into a state of emergency.
Sat, Nov 1
The start of Great Walk season has been delayed by bad weather in the South Island, with a number of tracks damaged or at risk from avalanches.
1News weather expert Daniel Corbett explains what we can expect to see as La Nina takes over.
Paramedics rushed to the aid of the 21-year-old after she was struck late on Thursday afternoon at a sporting complex on the Sunshine Coast.
World
Fri, Oct 31
In Queens Park, crews have spent the last few days clearing fallen trees that are blocking paths and making it unsafe for the public.
Thu, Oct 30
More than 750,000 New Zealanders currently live in areas at risk of major flooding – a number that could rise to 900,000 with three degrees of global warming.
Environment
The hurricane, which struck Jamaica with record-tying 298 kph winds, stood out even in a record number of monster storms over the last decade in a superheated Atlantic Ocean.
Wed, Oct 29
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, the new low mortgage rate from a smaller bank, and new research into whether gluten is the dietary devil it’s made out to be.
Health
Motorists on Auckland's Harbour Bridge advised to drive to the conditions, as winds brought trees down in a central city park.
Tue, Oct 28
Meanwhile power could be out for some in the Clutha region for "weeks rather than days".
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Labour’s new tax policy, heavy snow closes roads, and the King gets heckled.
Politics
MetService said an active low pressure system would sweep over large areas of the country from today into Tuesday, bringing rain and severe gales.
Mon, Oct 27
Several orange-level warnings have been issued as a fast-moving system is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds and snow to parts of the country over Labour Day.
Sun, Oct 26
Power, water and communications remain disrupted for thousands as crews race to restore services ahead of more severe weather.
FENZ assistant national commander Ken Cooper said warm weather, low humidity and moderate-to-strong winds - forecasted for the weekend - would add up to "continued high fire danger".
Sat, Oct 25
MetService warns of a "burst of severe weather" on the public holiday, disrupting travel plans across the country.
Adrienne Staples had high praise for the Featherston volunteer fire brigade, who arrived within five minutes of her call on Thursday.
It comes after extreme winds on Thursday toppled trees and powerlines, and knocked out power, water and communications.
1News weather expert Daniel Corbett explains why the weather that hit NZ packed such a punch.
