Wintry blast plunges temps, SH3 Awakino Gorge swamped by flooding as heavy rain hits
The flooding comes after another North Island highway was blocked by a fallen tree earlier this morning. NZTA…
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Craigs Investment Partners investment director Mark Lister said world equity markets had so far held up in the…
Bangkok declares flood disaster across all 50 districts after heavy rain
Almost continuous rain since Thursday afternoon has swelled Bangkok’s network of canals, sending murky water into surrounding homes,…
Weather: Cold fronts bring windy, showery start to school holidays
MetService meteorologist Samkelo Magwala said the fronts would move through quickly, limiting rainfall totals despite brief heavy rain…
Storm brings fresh flooding, strong winds as it heads north
It follows a dramatic Sunday evening rescue after a woman and her dog became stuck in chest-high floodwaters…
Wellington heavy rain: Overnight storm to bring fresh flood threat, strong winds
“And yes, there’s that possibility of flooding with the amount of rain that we are expecting.” Aucklanders are…
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ASB officially departs in late September. “I know the team is working really hard,” O’Donnell said. “We wouldn’t…
Weekend weather: Gales, heavy rain and snow forecast across New Zealand
An orange strong wind warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa (excluding the Tararua District) this morning,…
Northland flooding: Heavy rain closes roads as rivers rise
Police are also asking the public to avoid unnecessary travel in Kaeo and Kawakawa as river levels rise…
Winter storm looms: Heavy snow and rain forecast across South Island
“Down south it’s a bit of a different story. There is going to be rain for the West…
South Island winter storm: Heavy rain and snow forecast from Wednesday
“Accumulations at this level are likely to impede travel and NZTA may close sections of highway or introduce…
Waioweka Gorge: State Highway 2 reopens to heavy vehicles after ice
Meanwhile, several people were injured, including two seriously, in a crash near Rotorua overnight. Emergency services were called…