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Christchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmers
Looming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.
A release from Federated Farmers just issued said that electricity is now the major concern...
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Storm headed for Christchurch
Weary Canterbury residents struggling to cope with this morning's devastating earthquake will also have to cope with a storm, forecasters say.
The 7.1 magnitude quake has left many homes exposed to the elements, which are expected...
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Rain, thunder and hail is 'good news'
Heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail that battered the country yesterday were actually good news, says the MetService.
Severe weather forecaster John Crouch said the gloomy weather was a sign that winter was finishing.
"These...
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Rain for six of last eight weekends
If you're feeling cheated by the weekend weather, you're right.
It's been raining for six of the last eight weekends in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton and the North Island has had about 150 per cent of its normal August rainfall.
The...
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Big wet to become even wetter over next nine days
Waterlogged areas of the North Island won't get an immediate reprieve as forecasters warn of more "wet events".
As the eastern Bay of Plenty cleans up after weekend rainfall caused flooding, slips, road closures and evacuations,...
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Flooding, slips close Bay of Plenty roads
Swollen Bay of Plenty rivers could burst their banks tonight as the rain-battered region braces for more surface flooding.
Central North Island residents are being warned to stay indoors and avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely...
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Bay of Plenty on flood alert as storm nears
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence officials are on flood alert, urging people to be prepared for heavy rain during the weekend, especially tomorrow.
Emergency Operations Centre staff will be on standby in case the heavy rainfall causes...
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Wild weather on the way for everyone
The big wet is about to get bigger, wetter ... and windier.
MetService forecaster Andy Downs said last night that wild weather would worsen over the next few days, bringing a bleak weekend to most parts of the country.
And the...
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Twister singles out Tauranga home
A freak tornado has ripped off a shed roof, flinging it almost 100m across a state highway while leaving almost everything else around untouched.
Other casualties include two dog kennels, which have disappeared without trace, and...
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Wet weather set to clear for weekend
The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.
MetService forecaster Cameron Coutts says the showers should dry up by dawn Saturday in Auckland, while Northland may still see a...
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$4500 MetService makeover
MetService spokesman Bob McDavitt has had an almost $4500 makeover courtesy of the taxpayer.
McDavitt, who averages a media interview a week for the profitable state-owned enterprise, told the Sunday Star-Times he was enjoying...
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Families still trapped by heavy rain
Three East Coast families will remain trapped for at least another day after their only road access was washed away by heavy rain yesterday but neighbouring Hawke's Bay got away lightly.
Gisborne's Civil Defence controller Jon...
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Heavy rain cuts off isolated families
Seven people in the East Coast area were isolated last night after heavy rain washed away their only road out.
Gisborne's Civil Defence unit is on flood alert with gales and heavy rain battering the East Coast and up to 300mm of...
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Weather for ducks - and PlayStation
School holidays will be spent indoors for the next few days, as heavy rains, high winds and gusts hit the North Island.
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Hawkes Bay and Gisborne, with 200mm to 300mm of rainfall expected...
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Six people rescued from cars in Coromandel flooding
People driving in the sodden north of the country are being urged to take extra care on the roads after two cars became stranded in Coromandel floodwaters this morning.
The cars, one with two occupants the other with a family of...
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Heavy weather fells trees and power lines
Firefighters were called out to dozens of weather-related calls overnight and this morning across Northland, Auckland and Waikato, as heavy rain and gales lashed the top of the country.
Fire crews dealt primarily with fallen trees...
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A warm but very wet start to holidays
It's going to be a wet and miserable start to the school holidays, with heavy rain, gales and possible flooding expected for parts of the North Island.
Weather Watch analyst Philip Duncan said a slow-moving low weather system and...
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Wintry calm before the storm
Auckland boaties are being warned to check moorings as the MetService issued a severe weather outlook with gale force winds likely to lash the region tomorrow.
The warning comes as mainly fine but frosty weather across the country...
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Sunshine coming - thanks to a high the size of Aussie
Grey skies are expected to turn to sunshine this week as a high bigger than Australia settles over New Zealand.
Forecasters say the high-pressure system will mean sunny weather for the whole country from tomorrow until at least...
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Fronts bringing threats of tornadoes, wild weekend and snow in the south
Tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy snow can be expected around the country this weekend as a series of intense fronts pass over.
Forecaster of weatherwatch.co.nz Philip Duncan says we are in for a rough weekend with a moderate...
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