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DunedinSeptember 28

Rain, hail, snow on way for South this weekend

If you have any firewood left over, now might be a good time to load up the log burner.
DunedinApril 10

Hail and snow mark end of golden weather

Dunedin will remain chilly for the rest of the week after a southerly blast slammed the door on the city's long hot summer yesterday.
Hail and snow mark end of golden weather
Hail and snow mark end of golden weather
South OtagoOctober 1

Gales expected for South Otago, Southland

MetService is advising South Otago and Southland residents to batten down the hatches as gale force winds up to 100kmh are expected to hit the region over night.
DunedinDecember 26

Blustery days ahead: meteorologist

Make  the most of the hot weather across the region - it may be about to deteriorate.
Blustery days ahead: meteorologist
Blustery days ahead: meteorologist
DunedinNovember 21

Hot day forecast for region

Get your shorts, singlets and sun-block ready, folks - today could be a cracker.
NationalJuly 24

Weather clearer after wild weekend

The wild weekend weather gives way today to lighter winds and clearer skies.
NationalJuly 18

Wild weather on way for many

The North Island is to be hammered by severe gales over the next 24 hours, and Otago and Southland are in the firing line too.
NationalJuly 17

Cold, wet weather on way for most

Forecasters are warning of snow and hail as temperatures dip in some areas today, and a damp start to the second week of the holidays is on the way.
NationalJuly 13

North Island slammed by wild weather

The North Island is bearing the brunt of stormy weather as heavy rain falls across the island.
NationalJuly 11

Wintry blast bearing down on NZ

Sub-zero temperatures are sweeping down the South Island, with some areas plummeting to a chilly -3degC this afternoon.
NationalJuly 8

Weather warnings still in place for many

Surface flooding is still affecting parts of the North Island late this afternoon and motorists are being urged to drive to the conditions.
NationalJuly 6

Heavy rain, gales on way

Heavy rain and "damaging" gale-force winds are expected across New Zealand this week.
NationalJuly 5

Heavy rain on way for parts of NZ

A rare low so large it's likely to cover both Australia and New Zealand is expected this week, and heavy rain is forecast to fall on both countries on Thursday.
NationalJune 27

More rain for sodden North Island

Stormy weather is expected to continue in the upper North Island this week.
NationalJune 27

Wild weather batters the South

Flights have been grounded at Dunedin Airport and Portobello Rd is flooded due to strong winds this afternoon.
NationalJune 23

Wet weekend on way for many

After a few sodden days there's just one day of fine weather to dry out before heavy rain starts falling again.
NationalJune 19

Wet weather on way for many

Warm but wet is the weather outlook for this week.
NationalJune 16

Mixed bag of weather over weekend

A mixed bag of weather is in store for the country this weekend.
NationalJune 3

Fine weather on way for long weekend

Much of the country will wake up to sunny skies today -- and it's good news for those hoping for a bright long weekend, as the sunshine is forecast to last through to early next week.
NationalJune 2

Warmer-than-average winter expected

Despite a harshly quick descent into winter weather that many around the country would have uncomfortably noticed, temperatures across the cold season aren't predicted to be too bitter.
DunedinMay 27

Eye on rivers as heavy rain expected

The Otago Regional Council says it will be monitoring river levels over the weekend, with heavy rain forecast for Dunedin and other parts of the region.
NationalMay 25

Storms, showers as unsettled weather continues

The nasty band of thunderstorms that swept over the country are expected to ease for most places today -- although western areas should brace themselves for more of the same.
NationalMay 16

Wild weather hits South Island (+ video)

More wild weather is bearing down on New Zealand, with gales, heavy rain and cold southerlies in the South and hundreds of lightning strikes on the West Coast. 
NationalApril 28

Autumn weather continues golden run

The golden run of fine weather continues today with agreeable conditions over much of the country.
Autumn weather continues golden run
Autumn weather continues golden run
NationalApril 23

Sun on way for most on Anzac Day

Anzac Day will have the best weather of the long weekend, according to MetService.