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.
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Gales expected for South Otago, Southland
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.
Blustery days ahead: meteorologist
Blustery days ahead: meteorologist
Make the most of the hot weather across the region - it may be about to deteriorate.
Hot day forecast for region
Hot day forecast for region
Get your shorts, singlets and sun-block ready, folks - today could be a cracker.
Weather clearer after wild weekend
Weather clearer after wild weekend
The wild weekend weather gives way today to lighter winds and clearer skies.
Wild weather on way for many
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.
Cold, wet weather on way for most
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.
North Island slammed by wild weather
North Island slammed by wild weather
The North Island is bearing the brunt of stormy weather as heavy rain falls across the island.
Wintry blast bearing down on NZ
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.
Weather warnings still in place for many
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.
Heavy rain, gales on way
Heavy rain, gales on way
Heavy rain and "damaging" gale-force winds are expected across New Zealand this week.
Heavy rain on way for parts of NZ
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.
More rain for sodden North Island
More rain for sodden North Island
Stormy weather is expected to continue in the upper North Island this week.
Wild weather batters the South
Wild weather batters the South
Flights have been grounded at Dunedin Airport and Portobello Rd is flooded due to strong winds this afternoon.
Wet weekend on way for many
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.
Wet weather on way for many
Wet weather on way for many
Warm but wet is the weather outlook for this week.
Mixed bag of weather over weekend
Mixed bag of weather over weekend
A mixed bag of weather is in store for the country this weekend.
Fine weather on way for long weekend
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.
Warmer-than-average winter expected
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.
Eye on rivers as heavy rain expected
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.