Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.
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The art installation, by Diane Prince, invites people to walk on a New Zealand flag.
'Disgraceful act': Debate ignites over walk-on flag installation, protest begins
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Severe weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likely
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'More than disrespectful': Controversial artwork invites people to walk on NZ flag
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Police seek information after suspicious Nelson house fire; man charged with arson
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'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ
Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.
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St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
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'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland
MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.
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Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves
Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.
Nelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four years
A new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island
Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.