Weather
Heavy rain extends water restrictions in Far North
Water quality affected by heavy rain during ex-tropical Cyclone Tam means some water restrictions remain in place in the Far North.
Northland set for another wet start to the week
MetService says there is still a risk of thunderstorms in the upper North Island too. Audio
SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge reopens after slip
Road had been closed by a large slip since early Sunday.
Upper North Island set for wet start to week
The upper North Island is in for a wet start to the school term. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rain lashes top of North Island, heavy rain watches for Auckland, Northland
An unstable weather system prone to producing thunderstorms is moving down the North Island and heading to parts of the South Island. Video
Severe thunderstorm warning for Northland lifted
MetService's weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near Kaitaia, the Maungataniwha Range and Victoria Valley on Sunday morning.
Far North sailing club appeals for help after Cyclone Tam
The storm ripped the roof right off Taipā Sailing Club.
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms could be heading for Northland
A yellow heavy rain watch is in effect for Northland into the weekend, as a slow moving active front lies close to the upper North Island.
Anzac Day weather: Fine for most, with possible afternoon showers
Dawn services should be dry across the country tomorrow with just a few possible showers in the Far North, Gisborne and the West Coast. Video
Duvauchelle residents on water restrictions after weekend storm
The Akaroa town has been told to immediately stop "non-essential activities".
Auckland family 'frustrated' by lack of warning prior to weekend floods
Many of those hit by flooding two years ago were taken by surprise again during weekend storms.
Auckland dams given slight boost by weekend deluge
Parts of Auckland received 200 milimetres of rain when ex-cyclone Tam hit.
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An Auckland councillor says mobile phone alerts sent to Aucklanders during wild weather at the weekend sparked frustration and confusion among some residents. North Shore ward councillor Richard Hills… Audio
Households still without power after ex-cyclone Tam
About 25 properties in the Far North are without power following last week's storm damage.
Auckland Emergency Management defends storm alert timing
Some Aucklanders said the severe weather alerts, sent several minutes of each other on Saturday, were too little too late, with flooding reported on Easter Friday night. Audio
Power still out for some Aucklanders
Vector staff will be out in force today with some households still without power after stormy weather at the weekend.
Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam to peter out
Forecasters say the wild weather created by ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is beginning to peter out. Meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
