Thunderstorm watch issued with flash flooding risk in North Island
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Weather: Heavy rain, wind to hit bottom of South Island, temperatures to push into 30s for parts of Aotearoa
White said a stronger front was forecast to arrive from the west on to the lower South Island…
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Another person on the boat picks a baby snapper out of the water. “They’re too small, so they’re…
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One referee, Neil Fagan, of Te Kuiti, said it confirmed Goss made the catch “by less than a…
Whanganui shearer Simon Goss breaks world shearing record with 732 ewes in nine hours
In his record, Smith had successive run tallies of 164, 142, 142, 141 and 142. Timed right, shearers…
MetService forecast: Thunderstorms linger but North Island weather improving
The North Island has experienced widespread thunderstorms since the start of the New Year. Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings…
Severe weather: Thunderstorms forecast to bring torrential rain and hail
Areas of Rotorua, Waikato, Taupo and Hawke’s Bay are under severe thunderstorm watches. Hail in Auckland’s North Shore.…
Thunderstorm watches and heavy rain warnings: Which North Island regions are affected today
🟨 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Watches are in force for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Waikato, Waitomo,…
Bike left at Temple Campsite near Lake Ōhau attracts police interest
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Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
Kiwi actor’s Waiheke ferry suitcase saga goes viral as bag found in Brisbane
Browne’s post quickly gained traction online with commenters following the saga from as far afield as the United…
New Year’s Eve weather: Auckland placed under severe thunderstorm watch
MetService said any thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain and could cause flash flooding…