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Whanganui River bursts its banks (+VIDEO)
The Whanganui River has burst its banks, and the public are being warned to stay away from the river. Wanganui…
PHOTOS (10): Civil Defence emergency as flooding hits the North Island
A civil defence emergency has been declared in Wanganui. Waitotara township has been advised to evacuated this evening due to…
Significant flooding across lower North Island – detailed update
The Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa and other areas of the lower North Island have been hit by severe weather overnight and…
Motorists urged to avoid highways as flood waters move in
Motorists have been urged to avoid travelling along rural highways in Manawatu and Whanganui unless it is essential, as heavy…
Heavy rain in parts on Saturday
A low presure system and accompanying front continues to influence the weather across the country to start the weekend, as…
Weekend Weather Video: Heavy rain in the north
The snow is easing in the South Island and freezing levels are now rising. Apart from another southerly on Sunday…
PICTURE SPECIAL – Your snow pics and posts
After an action (and snow) packed 24 hours, we’ve received dozens of snowy pics, posts and emails from our readers…
Rain, wind and snow – Friday’s #WeatherRisks
Updated 8:51am — Friday is looking a little messy weatherwise for some – while improving for others. You can head…
Special Weather Video: Thurs Snow update + outlook for Fri & Sat
Snow is falling across parts of inland Otago and Canterbury. Heavy falls down to about 300 or 400 metres with…
UPDATED: Heavy Snow now falling in parts of inland Otago & Canterbury
Updated 6:45pm — Heavy snow flurries were affecting parts of Otago and Canterbury, down to about 300 or 400 metres…
